- Manchester United legend, Roy Keane, has launched an attack on Jack Wilshere
- Keane claims that the Englishman is 'the most overrated player on the planet'
- Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, came in defence of his star midfielder
Manchester United legend, Roy Keane, has launched an unprecedented attack on Jack Wilshere - claiming the Englishman is 'the most overrated player on the planet'.
Keane made the statement following Arsenal surprising defeat to Swedish side Ostersunds.
While speaking to ITV, the Manchester United legend said: "Where do I start… I think Arsenal are a great example on how not to start a game of football. We can talk about being a shambles but they’re so slow out of the blocks – poor attitude.
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"The manager summed it up. No energy, no desire, you’re looking for your senior players to lead by example.
"I always think, when Wilshere’s your captain, to me, probably the most overrated player on the planet.
Keane added: "And they got lucky with the result at the end of it. But if you start a game slowly, no matter how good you are, it’s hard to get going. You can’t just switch it on and off."
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, who came in defence of his star midfielder in reaction to the statement of Keane said: “It’s very difficult. Personally I rate Jack very highly. After that, you can have opinions. Jack was in a team last night who didn’t perform well so it was not easy for him as well.
“Was it one of his best performances last night? Certainly not. Roy Keane knows that can happen to everybody.”
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NAIJ.com previously reported that Swedish side Ostersunds have defeated Arsenal 2 - 1 in their Europa League round of 32 clash at the Emirates stadium.
Arsene Wenger Arsenal side head to the game with a three goal lead thanks to an impressive display in the reverse fixture.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Saturday 24 February 2018