Roy Keane says Manchester United “look like a bunch of strangers” after they snatched an unconvincing 2-1 victory over Leicester in the FA Cup fourth round.
Harry Maguire headed in a 93rd-minute winner from an offside position which was allowed to stand due to VAR not being in operation.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid struck in the 42nd minute to give Leicester the lead which prompted boos from the Old Trafford crowd at half-time and it took United 65 minutes to have their first shot on target.
“Don’t be fooled by it. You have to praise them – Manchester United are in the next round of the cup – but if they keep performing like that…the performance itself was nowhere near good enough.
“The subs made a difference. They played a lot more direct and more forward passes but they should do more. They rode their luck.”
Keane slammed United at half-time, saying: “It’s shocking. Really, really poor. No shot on target. They had two on target against Crystal Palace. They’re actually boring now.
“You’re looking for urgency and energy. The goal sums up United. Giving it away cheaply, people not staying with their runners.
“From United’s point of view, is this what it’s come to? Nowhere near good enough.
“United aren’t even doing the basics right. They’re sloppy.”
Keane added afterwards: “The manager is obviously really frustrated with the performance. He mentioned about having no energy, that’s the bit I don’t understand.
“Whatever about the tactics and players trying to settle in and lack of confidence but you’ve got to play with energy.
“Your starting point has to be energy and enthusiasm and then you take it from there. If you’ve got no energy, it doesn’t matter what system you’re playing, you won’t get near anybody.
“It’s all well and good playing in possession but you have to close people down. Leicester were getting plenty of joy.
“We’ve seen two bad teams there tonight. Any team with a bit more quality than Leicester would have got the job done. United rode their luck.” (SkySports)