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Roy Keane backed for United role as pressure grows on Michael Carrick
Manchester United are under pressure after a poor run of results, including a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
The club have gone seven matches without a win in all competitions, and manager Michael Carrick’s future is in doubt.
Former United player Quinton Fortune says Roy Keane could raise standards at Old Trafford if he returned to the coaching staff.
Keane captained United and is known for demanding high standards, but he has previously said Diego Simeone is the manager he wants at United.
Simeone has managed Atletico Madrid for 15 years and won La Liga twice, but bringing him to United could be expensive.
Carrick is expected to lead United against Bournemouth on Sunday, and the result could affect his future.
Quinton Fortune says Roy Keane could raise standards if he returned to Manchester United’s coaching staff.
The comments come as manager Michael Carrick faces pressure after United’s poor run of results.
United had gone seven matches without a win in all competitions after losing 4-1 to Como.
Keane previously named Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone as his preferred choice to manage United.
Fortune also urged United to pursue England captain Harry Kane if there is a chance to sign him.
- Who
- Quinton Fortune backed Roy Keane for a possible coaching role at Manchester United. Michael Carrick is under pressure as United manager.
- What
- Fortune said Keane’s leadership and high standards could benefit United.
- When
- Fortune’s comments were reported on October 24, 2026. Keane’s comments about Diego Simeone were made in 2025.
- Where
- Manchester United, based at Old Trafford.
- Why
- United had gone seven matches without a win in all competitions, increasing scrutiny of Carrick’s position.
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Roy Keane said he would like to see Diego Simeone manage Manchester United.
Michael Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager.
United lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid and then drew 1-1 at Leeds, according to GiveMeSport.
Como beat United 4-1, extending the scrutiny of Carrick’s position.
Carrick was expected to remain in charge for United’s Premier League match against Bournemouth.
- Manchester United’s run
- Seven matches without a win in all competitions after the Como defeat
- Como match
- United lost 4-1
- Carrick’s age
- 45
- Fortune’s proposal
- Keane could return to United’s coaching staff
- Keane’s preferred manager
- Diego Simeone
- Kane’s age
- 33
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What people are saying
Roy Keane coaching at Man Utd would be a lot of fun
He pushed every team to success and raised everyone's standards.
Having him around at Man Utd would shake things up and be a lot of fun.
I think he would just create havoc – but good havoc!