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Manchester United considered to need a new striker, but it would be very difficult if Erling Haaland being hunted. The main reason is tackle Roy Keane in the past.
The opinion was voiced by Paul Ince, a former Red Devils player. He expressed his views on Keane’s history as Man United captain.
On the field while playing first, Keane was known as a straightforward figure without compromise. Even the hard tackles are not shy to launch towards the opposing players.
One of the victims of that hard tackle was Alf-Inge Haaland, the father of Erling Haaland. The tackle was so hard, Alf-Inge had to get on the operating table and then retire.
As a result of the horror tackle to Alf-Inge in the match at Old Trafford in 2001, Roy Keane was immediately shown a red card. In the process, Keane was also banned from playing five games and fined 150 thousand pounds.
The tackle itself is not just spiced with city rivalry; Keane in the MU camp and Alf-Inge defending Man City. There is also an element of revenge. In his autobiography, Keane admits the tackle was premeditated. He was still annoyed with Alf-Inge in the game against Leeds United 3.5 years before retaliating with his horror tackle.
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Roy Keane shouted at Alf-Inge Haaland who collapsed after being tackled by him. Photo: Gary M Prior/Allsport– |
According to Ince, the tackle also makes Man United very unlikely if they want to sign Erling Haaland – who is also said to be a Leeds fan. Even though at this time, he said, MU needed a new striker. In addition to the tackle, another reason MU is difficult to bring in Haaland is the guarantee of playing in the Champions League.
“United need a new striker. Haaland (a target) is difficult because of the situation with his father and Keane at Old Trafford,” said Ince as reported by the BBC. Sports Bible.
“I can’t imagine him going to Old Trafford just because of that. And if (MU) doesn’t qualify for the Champions League, he certainly won’t join.”
(krs/case)
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