Roy Keane Blasts Alejandro Garnacho’s Lackluster Goal Celebration
Roy Keane has never been one to hold back his opinions, and his latest remarks on *Stick to Football* are no exception. The Manchester United legend took aim at Alejandro Garnacho following the 20-year-old’s subdued celebration after scoring a stunning goal in United’s 3-0 win over Leicester City.
Garnacho’s reaction, or lack thereof, came just days after an awkward incident with a so-called fan outside Old Trafford. The supporter had reportedly waited for hours to heckle Garnacho about his recent performances, prompting the winger to respond with: “Why are you not playing, man?”
Following his reserved celebration on Sunday, Bruno Fernandes revealed post-match that Garnacho was feeling as though fans had “lost faith” in him.
Keane Unimpressed
Unsurprisingly, Keane was far from empathetic. Speaking on the podcast, he insisted that a player should never let off-field criticism interfere with the joy of scoring for their club.
“If you can’t celebrate a goal, there’s something drastically wrong with this game,” Keane said.
“Whatever’s happening off the pitch – family stuff, criticism, whatever – when you score a goal, nothing else should matter. You work all week for that moment. You’re playing the game to score goals. No criticism should ever stop you from celebrating.”
Keane then called out Garnacho’s decision to let the incident affect his mindset:
“Fans travel, they pay fortunes to watch Man United, and he’s worried about someone having a go at him? He scores a brilliant goal, and instead of enjoying it, he’s sulking. If a young player can’t celebrate scoring for Man United, he needs to get a different job.
“If he worked in a factory, someone would still give him stick. There are idiots everywhere, but when you score a goal, you let it go. That’s the moment fans live for.”
Keane’s Brutal Honesty
Keane’s comments reflect his no-nonsense attitude toward the modern game and its players. While some might sympathize with Garnacho’s feelings, Keane’s perspective highlights the responsibility players have toward their supporters.
“United are having a tough time right now, and if a young player can’t enjoy scoring for this club, then maybe football isn’t for him,” Keane concluded.
As ever, Keane’s candid approach is likely to divide opinion, but his focus on the passion and dedication required to represent Manchester United remains clear.
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