Manchester United legend Roy Keane insists Cole Palmer “mocked” Lisandro Martinez on Sunday as the Red Devils drew 1-1 against Chelsea.

The Red Devils continued their inconsistent form in the Premier League as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side drew at Old Trafford.

A Bruno Fernandes penalty in the second half was canceled out just four minutes later by a Moisés Caicedo goal to give Chelsea a share of the spoils.

Former Manchester United Midfielder Keane was generally disappointed with the Red Devils players on Sunday and was especially angry about Martinez’s tackle on Palmer.

Keane thought Manchester United centre-back Martinez was “lucky” to stay on the pitch after a “bad tackle” on Chelsea attacker Palmer.

When asked about the incident, Keane replied: “He’s a lucky boy. Honestly.

“He won’t be happy with Cole Palmer making fun of him, it’s a great skill. And it’s an unpleasant entry.

“He is a lucky boy. He doesn’t catch it properly, it goes down the side of his leg. But if he got kicked out, I wouldn’t say I have any complaints.”

Fellow pundit Frank Lampard added; “I would say it is a red card for intent. Get proper contact with him. He knew he was late and said he would leave you for a bit.

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Keane also expressed his frustration with Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot and other players for “missing open goals”.

The Man Utd legend continued: “You’ve got to get these guys. Hit the mark, these are great possibilities.

“These are high-quality players who are missing open goals. Dalot missed a chance last week and people keep telling me he’s a good player.

“Put the ball in the back of the net and keep your coach in place for at least a couple more weeks.”

But interim manager Van Nistelrooy, who will make way for Ruben Amorim on November 11, insists “the goals will come” once Manchester United’s players regain confidence.

Van Nistelrooy said: “(I think) today we are a little disappointed because we didn’t score the second with the chances we had, that’s the feeling for me personally and also in the locker room,” Ruud began in his post-match. duties of the media.

“In the last (few games) we have played, we lost some points and did not take advantage of our opportunities.
“The good thing is always, and in my way of thinking, when you create a lot throughout the season so far, so in that sense I’m not too worried.

“When players get into the flow of things, results will come, confidence will grow and goals will come.”