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Manchester United legend Roy Keane has recently raised concerns over a couple of positions going into the next Premier League season.
So far this transfer window, United have made four massive signings in the form of Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, with a combined value of £150 million.
This has made a massive step to redesigning the back line at Old Trafford as well as bringing in a new striker to support Rasmus Hojlund up top. However, with Hojlund now injured, the pressure of solo striker lies on Zirkzee.
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Keane has recently however highlighted his main areas of concern for the 2024/25 season, as well as predicted United’s final table placement.
Roy Keane gives his thoughts on the upcoming season.
Football 365 have recently reported on Roy Keane’s concerns around the upcoming season.
The former United captain has raised issues being worried around the team’s “spine” with a lack of midfield reinforcements so far this summer.
The former Republic of Ireland international has highlighted further worries over the goalkeeper and striker roles, namely Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, as real areas of concern though.
Speaking of his concerns, Keane said: “It’s always a worry for me about competing and I still worry about the spine of that Manchester United team,”
He continued: “For all the nice play they have and good players, I still worry about the goalkeeper and striker.
“On paper they have a decent squad, but the reality is when they’ve played games, and last year with their record in the league they were so open.
“If you’re on about competing, I worry about the spine of the team.”
Speaking about how he feels the Red Devils will do this season, Keane said: “I fully expect United will do a lot better than last year,”
He added: “They can’t finish eighth again, can they? They can’t be that bad. But we are talking about fourth here.”
Former teammate Gary Neville agreed with Keane’s prediction of fourth, however added that it will only happen “if they stay clear of injuries”.
The ex-United defender commented: “Injuries are the massive thing for Manchester United. The left back is a problem because if [Luke] Shaw is out the drop off is massive.”
Neville then added: “I do think they’ll get into the top four if they stay clear of injuries.”
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