“The players will be embarrassed, they’ll no doubt be ashamed of their performance, Keane Said.
Manchester United’s players will be “ashamed” and “embarrassed” by their performance in their record 7-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool, according to Roy Keane.
The Reds Devils had a disastrous night in Anfiled and they suffered a heavy 7-0 defeat against Liverpool in Premier League. The Reds were one goal ahead in the first half but they came back stronger in the second half to score six goals in just one half.
Mohamed Salah also became Liverpool’s record Premier League scorer.
Former United skipper Keane told Sky Sports: “It’s obviously a very, very bad day, shocking day, really. The goal just before half-time and the second half.
“United, the senior players were… use all the words, embarrassing, didn’t show any leadership skills, particularly the senior players. The goals they gave away were shocking.
“Tough, tough day for United. Thank God, I’ve never been part of a team that’s been beaten by that much playing for Manchester United.
“The players will be embarrassed, they’ll no doubt be ashamed of their performance. Particularly the second half when the going got tough, they just went missing. To give up that many goals…”
Former United defender Gary Neville said: “The second half has been an absolute disgrace, a shambles, epitomised by no-one more than the captain, Bruno Fernandes, who I think has been embarrassing at times in this game.
“But I have to say it’s not their usual performance, it’s not their usual spirit, it’s not their usual form and he (manager Erik Ten Hag) will deal with it, I’m sure, very quickly like he’s dealt with other difficult situations this season.”
He also added: “It can swallow you up here at Anfield. I’ve experienced it myself, but never to this level. You might lose 2-0, you might lose 2-1, you might lose 3-1 – you don’t lose 7-0.
“You do not get beat 7-0 at Anfield if you’re a Manchester United team or player.”
In contrast, former Liverpool player and manager Graeme Souness was hugely impressed by the Reds’ second-half display.
He said: “Liverpool were sensational in the second half. I said at half-time, treat this as a 0-0, you’ve got to win the second half, but I did not expect that.
“After the second or third goal, Manchester United were just second to everything after that, and the result doesn’t flatter Liverpool.
“They (United) just didn’t compete in the second half and Liverpool just ran right over them.”
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