Roy Keane says Ralf Rangnick should have subbed off ‘poor’ Man Utd star

Roy Keane has criticised Edinson Cavani’s performance in Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa and feels the side were not street-wise enough after taking a commanding lead.

A brace from Bruno Fernandes put the visitors two goals ahead and they appeared to be heading for all three points until Jacob Ramsey pulled a goal back late in the second half before setting up debutant Philippe Coutinho to seal the comeback.

Keane had been encouraged by United’s first-half display but says the second 45 minutes highlighted many of their usual shortcomings, while he felt Ralf Rangnick should have subbed off Edinson Cavani.

Speaking after the match on Sky Sports, Keane said: ‘Credit to Villa they fought back well. They had to gamble, got control of the second half, United seemed to tire. But again we give credit to Villa for that and they certainly deserved to draw.

‘When United get 2-0 in front you’re thinking it’s game over, but then we saw the kind of weaknesses in United, the lack of control particularly in midfield and to give away a couple of goals will be disappointing.

‘But overall you couldn’t begrudge Villa the draw, they showed a lot of bravery in the second half because when you open yourself up against United you’re thinking they can rip you apart.

‘But United weren’t quite at it in terms of the counter-attack. I thought Cavani was poor and I was surprised he [Rangnick] left him on for the full game.’

On what the issues were after taking a two-goal lead, Keane continued: ‘It just shows you their shortcomings. I always say the table doesn’t lie, they’re seventh now. There’s still plusses, I still think there’s quality, we saw that today.