Roy Keane believes Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal exposed Aaron Wan-Bissaka‘s weaknesses.
United were beaten 3-2 by the Gunners, losing after a 90th minute Eddie Nketiah goal.
David de Gea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s poor attempts to play out from the back led to Arsenal’s opener, allowing the home side to equalise soon after Marcus Rashford’s opener.
Keane tore into Wan-Bissaka after the game on Sky Sports, saying he has not been swayed by the defender’s recent surge in form.
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Keane on Wan-Bissaka
Keane is notoriously difficult to please and he hit out at Wan-Bissaka’s performance. He does not believe the former Palace defender is showing enough.
The former United captain says that United need better at the position, and says the recent praise has been overblown.
Keane said: “He’s not great going forward or in possession so people say he’s a really good defender.
“I actually don’t think he’s that good a defender. I think we see that for the other goal as well.
“I looked at him over the last few years and I don’t see that big improvement.
“For a full-back which is such a huge position to play for Man United, I don’t see it.”
Wan-Bissaka has had a surprisingly big role of late after two injuries suffered by right-back Diogo Dalot, who was United’s first choice right-back in the first part of the season.
The defender did play well a week ago against City, and was voted man of the match by supporters in the draw at Palace.
Against Arsenal he looked uncomfortable for parts of the game, and going forward, he was a complete non-factor.
Keane’s criticism appears harsh, but he’s not wrong to say United should expect better from a player in his position in such a big game as Sunday’s.
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