Roy Keane believes Erik ten Hag will face termination from his role as Manchester United manager ‘within the coming months’ due to his remarks following the team’s victory over Wigan Athletic.
Manchester United secured a 2-0 triumph at the DW Stadium on Monday, avoiding an FA Cup upset.
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Diogo Dalot initiated the scoring in the 22nd minute, while Bruno Fernandes increased the lead from the penalty spot, winning a contentious penalty.
The next stage of the competition will see the Red Devils journey to either Newport County or Eastleigh.
Speaking about the result, Ten Hag said: “The FA Cup is all about winning, it is knockout. You want to finish the job. That is what I said in the dressing room ‘job done’.”
The Dutchman also discussed the ‘project’ at Manchester United, irking Keane, who was fulfilling punditry duties for ITV.
Asked if he could see Ten Hag’s ideas implemented, the Irishman replied: “No, not really. I think that’s the problem with United, you know what you’re going to get when you turn up.”
Keane added: “The manager there mentions the ‘project’ – it probably means he’ll be gone in the next few months. This dreaded word ‘project’. No, I didn’t see it tonight with United and I’ve not seen it for the last few months.
“But, again, they’re in the next round and it’s an easy draw the next time round, but you need a better level of performance. And the chances they made tonight, you always expect more.”
Manchester United, coming off a defeat in their recent league match against Nottingham Forest, will resume their Premier League campaign on Sunday by hosting fifth-placed Tottenham.
Under Ten Hag’s leadership, the team currently holds the eighth position in the table with 31 points as they approach a crucial showdown at Old Trafford.
