Roy Keane’s cutting verdict on Marcus Rashford after Belfast escapades

Former Manchester United captain doesn’t hold back in his criticism of United's No.10

Man Utd players have to be disciplined on and off the pitch – Erik ten Hag

Roy Keane has given his verdict on the latest disciplinary issues surrounding Marcus Rashford, as he suggested the Manchester United striker let himself down during a drinking binge in Belfast last week.

Having scored 30 goals for the Red Devils in 2022-23, things have gone awry this term and the forward’s paltry four-goal haul has been compounded by some off-field matters.

Ten Hag called Rashford’s decision to go to a party after October’s derby defeat to Manchester City “unacceptable” and stories emerged in recent days of more late-night exploits.

The 26-year-old is reported to have gone out in Belfast last Thursday night until 3am and was unable to train the following day through illness, going on to miss Sunday’s FA Cup win at Newport.

United later said in a statement that “Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions” and the “internal disciplinary matter” is closed – something Ten Hag referred to ahead of Thursday’s trip to Wolves.

“So, he has taken responsibility and for the rest it’s an internal matter,” the Red Devils boss said. “Case closed.”

Ten Hag used the phrase “case closed” repeatedly, including when asked outright about Rashford’s reaction and whether the player had apologised for his actions.

Despite Ten Hag’s eagerness to move on from the incident, Keane believes Rashford’s behaviour is unacceptable, as he suggested he is running out of chances at United.

“We talk about him, he's a young lad, lots of pressure and he's local, but it doesn't look like he's enjoying his football anymore,” said Keane as he was asked about Rashford on the Stick