FANS were amazed as Roy Keane gave Rasmus Hojlund “terrible advice” during Manchester United’s 3-0 home loss against neighbours City.
Many observers were stunned by Old Trafford legend Keane urging Hojlund to “go down for a penalty” after the striker squirmed past a grappling challenge from John Stones.
Rasmus Hojlund kept his balance after tangling with John Stones but not enough to get in a shot on goal
Roy Keane appeared to suggest Hojlund should have ‘gone down’Credit: Getty
The £72million Dane – still goalless in the Prem since his summer arrival – successfully stayed on his feet but took the ball too far wide to get in a shot on goal.
City then took control, with an Erling Haaland double and a late clincher from Phil Foden.
Sky Sports Pundit Keane said:”I think he’s [Hojlund] got to go down for the penalty. I’m not saying cheat… but we see it all the time.”
Some fans responded furiously to his comments – but others agreed with the former midfield tough guy.
One posted: “Terrible advice… Tut tut”.
A similar opinion was: “Roy Keane wanting a player to cheat. Dear me.”
And a third viewer was amused by an ex-player with a fierce reputation dishing out such a verdict.
He wrote: “Big scary hard man Roy Keane telling Hojlund to go down with no contact. Fairs.”
But plenty of observers backed Keane – with a few appearing to suggest Hojlund had been naive not to tumble over.
One said: “Agree with Keane there at half time. Hojlund had to go down either when Stones was behind him or when he went past Ederson.”
Another insisted: “Absolutely true from Keane. Hojlund should go down there. City’s players are experienced, the young striker not.”
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