With protests against the Glazers ahead of kick-off and frustrations mounting due to the club’s slow transfer activity, the problems will not be resolved anytime soon, believe manager Erik ten Haag and club legend Roy Keane. Getty Manchester United’s performance against Brighton has sparked wild speculation from pundits and fans alike once again Getty And Manchester United legend Keane gave his usual honest post-match assessment Former midfielder-turned-craftsman Keane has always offered an honest assessment of the Red Devils’ decline since the departure of iconic boss Sir Alex Ferguson. And despite hopes of a bright future with the appointment of new manager Ten Haag this season, Keane could not contain himself after his former club’s defeat on Sunday. “Decision-making and football intelligence from midfield – especially Fred, I’ve been with him for a long time – Fred and [Scott] McTominay, not good enough,” Keane told Sky Sports. “They will not take Man United back to compete at the top. We see it week in, week out. It doesn’t respond to it. “There are huge issues going on there, it’s a rebuilding job. It takes time. Very bad start today, but give it man [Ten Hag] a chance, give him money, he has the hire. “He mentioned before the game about the culture, there are problems upstairs in the club, there are more protests in the club than the fans today. Getty McTominay was caught out for both of Brighton’s goals
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“Well, big, big problems at United.” Meanwhile, the Red Devils boss offered his own warning to fans for next season – albeit a little more diplomatic. After saying his side should have done better on Sunday, Ten Haag added that it will take time for Manchester United to return to their former title-winning days. “It’s not easy to build, to build, to develop,” he admitted after the final whistle. “This takes time. Like I said, I know, we don’t have time, we have to deliver and we know the situation.” Getty It was far from a dream start for Ten Haag on Sunday
