Roy Keane criticized Manchester United's players, specifically Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans, for what he perceived as an overly optimistic outlook at the club. Keane was responding to comments made by interim boss Michael Carrick about a positive training environment and strong atmosphere among staff and players. Keane dismissed these comments as typical of a new manager bounce, stating that such positivity has been heard at the club for decades. He emphasized that the primary goal at Manchester United is to win, not to foster a friendly atmosphere, and suggested Maguire might be speaking positively to get back into the team.
Keane also questioned the decision to bring Jonny Evans back into the coaching staff, highlighting his limited experience. He pointed out that Evans had recently left the club and then returned in a coaching capacity with little prior coaching or academy experience. Keane believes that Evans' return, along with Darren Fletcher, shows poor decision-making by the club regarding the personnel they bring into first-team roles. He noted that Evans' coaching role seemed to be a temporary opportunity that kept extending with new management.