Hakeem Yusuf
Keane held nothing back after Leeds United’s loss to Nottingham Forest.The former Manchester United captain tore into one unnamed Leeds star during post-match analysis. He branded the player a “luxury footballer.” He called him the weakest link. He said Leeds carried him for ninety minutes.Forest exposed Leeds from kickoff.They pressed high. They won second balls. They attacked space.Leeds struggled to cope.Keane focused on one attacker who offered flair early, then faded.“He gives you pretty touches,” Keane said. “Then the game gets serious and he disappears. Total waste of a shirt.”Keane pointed to key moments:• Lost possession in dangerous areas• Failed to track runners• Refused physical battles• Hid when Leeds needed leadership“He does nothing without the ball,” Keane added. “No recovery runs. No fight. Teams like Forest smell weakness and go straight at him.”Forest did exactly that.They targeted Leeds’ left side. They forced turnovers. They scored after another cheap giveaway.Leeds’ midfield collapsed. The back line faced wave after wave of pressure.Keane blamed the so-called luxury player for dragging the team down.“You carry passengers, you lose games,” he said. “Simple.”Fans echoed the criticism online.Clips of missed tackles and slow reactions spread within minutes. Many supporters demanded the player drop to the bench.Match stats backed Keane’s anger:• Zero tackles won• One key pass• Possession lost nine times• No shots on targetFor Keane, those numbers told the story.“You want players who suffer for the badge,” he said. “Not tourists.”The defeat leaves Leeds searching for answers.Pressure now sits on the manager. Selection questions grow louder. Patience among fans runs thin.One message from Keane rang clear.If Leeds want results, luxury players stop starting. Only workers survive.
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