Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on former Manchester United coach Carlos Queiroz, labeling him with the 'personality of a dead fish' ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester United legend made the comments during ITV's coverage of England's World Cup rivals.
Keane's Verdict on Queiroz
Speaking on ITV, Keane said: 'Brilliant coach, huge question marks over him as a manager. I felt like he had the personality of a dead fish when I worked with him.' Queiroz served as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Old Trafford, helping secure three Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Keane added: 'I just hope they don't become too defensive. One of Carlos's biggest strengths was his defensive side of the game.'
Queiroz's Current Role
Now at the helm of Ghana, the 73-year-old Portuguese coach will face Thomas Tuchel's England at this summer's World Cup. Queiroz expressed excitement about the tournament, saying: 'When you talk about football in Ghana, it is in the blood, it is everything. And the talent is here so it is an explosive combination to succeed.'
Controversy Over Partey Selection
Queiroz has faced criticism for including former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey in his World Cup squad. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault involving four women between 2020 and 2022. The 32-year-old, now at Villarreal, is due to stand trial next year.
When questioned about Partey's inclusion, Queiroz said: 'If the player is here with me, my answer is clear. I don't have any comments about my own decisions. He is here so what are we talking about? This is not for me or you to make a judgement about. Let the events run their normal course; let the river flow and one day when the river meets the ocean we are going to find the truth.'
Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has previously stated he would support Partey.
