In an interview with ITV after Manchester United's Community Shield defeat to Manchester City, former United captain Roy Keane analyzed the problems facing the team. Keane pointed out that despite the strength of United's squad, injuries have become a major obstacle to the team's progress.
Keane emphasized that Manchester United has a number of strong players, but a wave of injuries has stretched the team's deployment. He believes that if United can overcome this difficulty and ensure that most of their players remain fit, their start to the new season will be very optimistic. Meanwhile, Keane also expressed his confidence in manager Eric Ten Hagar, believing that Ten Hagar is equally excited about the team's future as United's strength is there for all to see.
Apart from the injury problem, Keane also pointed out another shortcoming of United in the game - namely, the lack of sufficient stability and intensity in the final stage of the game. He mentioned that United conceded the goal in today's match because of their laxity in the final moments. According to Keane, this is an issue that United need to address urgently, and they need to be tougher in future matches to avoid dropping the ball at crucial moments.
For the upcoming first match of the new Premier League season, Keane said that the entire Manchester United team is eager to get a good start. After all, a good start is crucial for the team's morale and confidence. Therefore, United will need to make good preparations in the next few days to ensure that they can play their best in the match.
