Manchester United have responded to Roy Keane's criticism of Jonny Evans' appointment to the coaching staff by sharing a video of Harry Maguire praising the former defender. Evans has joined Michael Carrick's backroom team for the remainder of the season, alongside Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Travis Binnion.
The move came just months after Evans departed his role as loans manager at the club. Keane, speaking on Sky Sports before United's 2-0 win over Manchester City, questioned the decision, arguing that Evans lacks coaching experience. 'He was there ten years doing it... A few months,' Keane said, adding that Evans has 'no coaching'.
United posted footage on X featuring Maguire, another player often criticised by Keane, who described Evans as 'the most underrated player I have ever played with'. Maguire praised Evans' calmness, body positioning and movement, saying: 'If I was a young boy... I'd say watch Jonny Evans.'
The club hopes Evans can impart his defensive wisdom on the training ground. Carrick's first match as interim manager ended in a 2-0 victory over league leaders City, and the team now prepares to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
