52-year-old Manchester United legend Roy Keane has made an embarrassing confession about his disappointment in not being able to play in testimonial games. The former Irish player hints at his fitness levels because he is not able to participate in such matches.
When asked about his non-participation in testimonial matches, Roy Keane said, “I am not fully fit, my fitness level is actually very embarrassing”. This was during his talks on the YouTube platform with a channel. Well, it surely inflicted on his desire to participate in those games.
🚨 Roy Keane admits it’s ‘very, very embarrassing’ that he can’t play in testimonial games, explains why pic.twitter.com/NJSm2809yl
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The former United player is often seen as a soccer pundit on various feature programs for the Premier League. His witty and straightforward style of expressing his opinions about the players has struck a chord among soccer fans. During his playing days, the player never failed to take a stand for his teammates and often found himself in banters with them.
Roy has made 478 appearances for Manchester United. The midfielder has 51 goals and 38 assists to his tally. Other than United, he has also represented the English side Nottingham Forest. For Forest, the former player has a hundred and twenty-four outings, with twenty-five goals and five assists to his name.
In the Scottish Premiership Keane has played for Celtic FC. The midfielder has ten appearances for the club, with a single-goal contribution and an assist. The 52-year-old also has several managerial stints under his belt. Keane has now managed an English championship club, Ipswich Town F.C.
He has also served as an assistant manager for the Irish national team. In the Premier League, the veteran had been an assistant manager to Paul Lambert for Midlands side Aston Villa.
Physical attributes of Roy Keane during his time at Manchester United
Roy Keane went on to win seven Premier League titles with the Red Devils. He was an absolutely vital part of the United squad. The midfielder’s perfect training habits allowed him to perform at a high level during the matches. Premier League games require high intensity from a player due to their fast-paced approach.
United’s number sixteen was considered a leader on and off the field. The former player demanded perfection in every small effort from himself and his teammates. According to the reports, the midfielder has a perfect dietary pattern to suit the dynamics of his game as a midfielder. Keane achieved and maintained an ideal body fat magnitude.
Reports suggested earlier that the player had one of the highest physique fat percentages in the Premier League. But the Irish star turned it around with his determination to improve his fitness levels. It was attributed to his belligerent and on-the-front-foot playing style.