“It didn’t work” – Roy Keane names ex-Manchester United star who ‘tarnished’ Scott McTominay’s reputation at Old Trafford

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has insisted Scott McTominay was deemed as a sub-par player due to his partnership with Fred at the Red Devils.

McTominay, 28, has established himself as a vital starter for Napoli since leaving Manchester United for £25 million in 2024. He has netted 12 goals and laid out six assists in 34 total club appearances this season, helping his team emerge as Serie A title contenders.

During a recent chat on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane insisted the Napoli player was viewed unfairly at Manchester United due to Fred. The Irishman said (h/t Metro):

Opining on McTominay‘s stellar campaign at Napoli, Keane continued:

Keane, who helped United lift seven Premier League titles, concluded:

Manchester United are enduring a disappointing 2024-25 season as the Old Trafford side are currently 16th in the Premier League table. They are on 39 points from 36 league games.

However, Ruben Amorim’s side have a chance of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. If they win the Europa League summit clash against Tottenham Hotspur, they would qualify for the Champions League in the upcoming 2025-26 term.

Manchester United will next lock horns with Chelsea in their league clash against fifth-placed Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this Friday (May 16).

Debkalpa Banerjee

Debkalpa is a journalist who covers European football at Sportskeeda. He is a PGD holder from the Asian College of Journalism, has interviewed Emile Heskey and Jason McAteer, ideated a six-part IE feature series titled ‘India’s New Hopes’, and tried to shine a light on mental health in football involving a Bengaluru FC initiative. He has strong journalism skills along with a good understanding of SEO. In his spare time, he stays up all night following Liverpool FC.

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