Manchester United has been on the agenda lately with the problems it has experienced both on and off the field. Especially the statements of the team's defender Lisandro Martinez, criticizing the club management regarding the transfer, had a great impact. Martinez emphasized that the club needs to invest more after the recent weakness. This situation drew the reaction of former team captain Roy Keane. Following Martinez's words, Keane targeted team-mates Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire.

"Maybe Bruno and Maguire are too busy podcasting. I can't imagine they would call them to warn Martinez," Keane said, criticizing the players' lack of responsibility. The former football player argued that nowadays players are more involved in platforms such as social media and podcasts, but this situation has negative consequences for the club.

"It is clear from Bruno's body language that he is not happy at all. They cannot warn their teammates," said Keane, adding that the culture in Manchester United's dressing room has become dangerous. He pointed out that players should fight on the field rather than reflecting internal problems to the media.

Continuing his criticism of Maguire, Keane said, "If Thomas Tuchel does not include him in the World Cup 2026 squad, what Maguire needs to do is to focus on training. However, he preferred to go to New York and make a podcast." Keane stated that Fernandes had a similar attitude and said, "Fernandes mocked me on Steven Bartlett's podcast. This shows the current thinking of Manchester United players. Instead of taking the club to a competitive level, they choose to deal with the media."

Keane emphasized that players need to set their priorities. He stated that in the past, when social media and podcasts were not so popular, players were more careful. "Back then, when someone spoke without thinking, they would immediately be questioned in the dressing room. They would be asked, 'What are you saying?' This created respect among the players," he added.

Keane also described Manchester United as a circus and said, "If you want to say something, show it on the field. If you want to complain, you should at least do it after the wins." Reminding that the club has not achieved any significant success in recent years, Keane emphasized that the players should be more careful in their statements to the media.These controversies further complicate Manchester United's current situation. Such tensions between players negatively affect the team's performance. Keane's criticisms are an important indicator for the future of the club. Martinez's statements have the potential to have a negative impact on both team dynamics and young football players. Former football player Gary Neville also criticized this situation and stated that Martinez's statements could have a negative impact on young players. "If you're a young player like Yoro or Heaven and you hear those kinds of statements, you might feel insecure," he said.