Strong criticism, Roy Keane makes strong statements directly at Jürgen Klopp

Liverpool continues to push for four trophies this season but rival Manchester United is enduring a difficult second season under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. Manchester United legend Roy Keane has admitted that he wishes Erik ten Hag was more like Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool continues its push for the Premier League title.

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The Old Trafford side has lost 14 games already this season and was knocked out early from the Champions League. Meanwhile, Liverpool sits on top of the table and remains in three cup competitions, both domestically and in Europe.

Ex-captain Keane believes United has lost its fear factor from his time playing under Sir Alex Ferguson and is now a sad shadow of what it once was. And with the Red Devils having not won the title since 2013, Keane said teams are no longer scared of playing at Old Trafford. Keane said on the Stick to Football podcast: "They are stuck between a rock and a hard place." He added: "Because you are Manchester United, and the onus is even when you're at home, flex your muscles.

"And more importantly, put fear in their opponents' mindsets. But teams are playing Manchester United now and there is no fear anymore. I think teams are going to Old Trafford now and enjoying it." Sky Sports pundit Keane has also expressed doubts about Ten Hag's suitability for the United job after a disappointing second season. He said: "Sometimes the team can reflect the attitude of the manager.

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Keane's comments

"You see [Jürgen] Klopp up and at them [with Liverpool], but you do listen to the Manchester United manager, and you think, 'I just want to see a bit more personality from him'. And the team sometimes reflects that." The Red Devils currently sit seventh in the Premier League and could end the weekend 16 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. Klopp's side returns to action after its winter break with a trip to Bournemouth on Sunday.