Roy Keane criticizes Manchester United over Bruno Fernandes assist record

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has equaled the Premier League single-season assists record, but the achievement has sparked criticism from former club captain Roy Keane, who condemned the team's focus on individual statistics over collective performance.

Fernandes registered his 20th assist of the campaign during United's recent match against Nottingham Forest, matching the record previously set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. He can set a new record in United's final match of the season.

Keane, speaking on a podcast, expressed strong disapproval of the atmosphere surrounding the milestone. He said he was dismayed by post-match interviews and team discussions that centered on Fernandes's assists rather than the game's outcome. Keane specifically cited Fernandes's own admission that he opted to pass in situations where he might normally shoot, suggesting the pursuit of the record influenced his in-game decisions.

The former midfielder described the situation as a circus act and questioned the mindset of a team where individual recognition becomes a primary talking point, especially when the club is not competing for major trophies. United is assured of a...