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🚨🎙️ Roy Keane on Manchester United’s first-half performance and Bruno Fernandes being benched: Roy Keane: “This is one of the worst performances I’ve ever seen from Manchester United. Honestly, the moment the lineup came out and I saw Bruno Fernandes and Cunha missing, I immediately thought, here we go again. Are we about to witness another bad decision turning into an even worse one? Rio Ferdinand: “But Roy, we’ve been hearing people say Bruno Fernandes is part of Manchester United’s problem. Maybe this is the perfect opportunity to see what they can do without him.” Roy Keane: “Well, let’s see what happens, then. But I’ll tell you something, I’ll never be part of this ridiculous narrative that Bruno Fernandes is the problem at Manchester United. Reporter: “Do you think people are wrong to suggest that Bruno is the problem?” Roy Keane: “Problem? Go back and look at Manchester United’s previous victories. How many times has Bruno Fernandes been heavily involved? How many times has he delivered a masterclass when the team desperately needed someone to step up? He’s been one of the players carrying this team. For me, Bruno not being in his best form is actually one of the biggest problems for Manchester United because it exposes the weaknesses in this team and Carrick’s football. When Bruno isn’t creating chances, making things happen and taking responsibility, suddenly you see how much this team depends on him. And if Carrick genuinely wants to turn this game around, he might have to swallow his pride and bring Bruno or Cunha on. I don’t care who started on the bench. If your team is losing 2-0 at home and you need a reaction, you bring on the players who can make a difference. You don’t sit there waiting for a miracle. And Heaven has been poor as well. Let’s be honest about that. He hasn’t looked convincing, and these are the kinds of performances that cost you games at this level. Carrick needs to look at what’s happening on that pitch and make changes instead of hoping things will magically improve. That’s what frustrates me. We spend all week blaming Bruno, blaming individual players, creating narratives, but nobody wants to question the decisions that put the team in this position. Losing 2-0 at home in a first half like this is a disgrace. The manager has to take responsibility. Having said that, it’s only 45 minutes. There’s still another 45 to play, and football can change very quickly. But Carrick needs to get his substitutions and tactics right immediately. Bring on Bruno, bring on Cunha if necessary, and give this team some life. Because if Manchester United come out in the second half looking exactly the same, then we’ll have a much bigger conversation after the final whistle.”