As his Chelsea squad traveled to Old Trafford, Romelu Lukaku reconnected with a number of former teammates.
As the two teams lined up before kick-off, the Belgian, who was named on the bench, was seen shaking hands with many players in the tunnel. Lukaku embraced Bruno Fernandes before the final whistle, while Marcus Rashford, David de Gea, and Scott McTominay were all at United and featured in the starting XI during his two-year stay.Keane, who has been particularly harsh on his old team on multiple occasions, has previously chastised players who shake hands with opposing players before a game. During his playing days, the Irishman was famed for his tenacity, and he guided United to great success in the 1990s and early 2000s.He was a concentrated individual prior to games, and the new approach has enraged him, as he has expressed. He only recently told the BBC: "When I watch United games these days, especially against Arsenal, I notice that everyone is kind to one another. Everyone has become a little mushy." Despite finishing second last season, United's current generation of players has fallen far short of expectations this season, with the club certain to lose out on the top four and the Champions League.Marcus Rashford is one of the players whose level has plummeted. He was injured at the start of the season and has battled to regain his best form since his comeback, prompting speculation about his future. "Every time I see Marcus getting warmed up, he's always smiling," Keane said on Sky Sports about the out-of-form forward. "I don't like players smiling too much."
"When you score or accomplish something, you smile. When he first appeared on the scene, we always said that he had an impact on the game. He has no impact on games and does very little. Tonight, he played in a broader position, which will suit him.Even at halftime, Keane continued to berate Manchester United, who had been second best for much of the first 45 minutes. United was recently defeated by Arsenal and Liverpool, allowing seven goals in two games.
He stated, " "Their heads, I believe, have vanished. There is no intensity; they have given up numerous chances throughout the season, and we are seeing it again now. They're easy to play against, don't come back with vigor, have already lost 10 league games, and the season isn't even halfway through, so I'm not surprised by what I've witnessed tonight. It just reflects the physical and emotional state of this population."
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