His Performance Clearly Shows That He’s Not A Right Fit For Our Beloved Club. He Should Be Shelved Immediately” – This Is According To Manchester United Legend Roy Keane As Claims That Manchester United Should Consider ‘Shelving’ Their 5/10 Rated Player Who Had Fewer Touches Than Onana After The Brighton Match.

Erik ten Hag’s campaign has been far from smooth, with the Dutch manager facing significant challenges that he has struggled to overcome. However, Manchester United has a chance to salvage their season by defeating Manchester City in the upcoming FA Cup final at Wembley.

Despite this opportunity, United’s disappointing Premier League finish is a cause for reflection. They currently sit in eighth place with 60 points, eight points off the top four, and a staggering 31 points behind City.

Should United consider replacing Ten Hag? It’s possible, but perhaps it’s wiser to see how the new INEOS leadership handles the summer transfer window. The club has spent vast sums in the past, so it’s clear that fixing all the issues will take time. However, with fresh leadership, there is hope for improvement.

Before looking ahead to the future, though, United must focus on Wembley. The FA Cup final lineup will be crucial, and one notable name who could be dropped is Scott McTominay.

### Why McTominay Should Be Dropped

McTominay’s season has been as inconsistent as the team’s. Despite scoring 10 goals in 42 appearances—a decent return for the Scottish midfielder—his performances have fluctuated.

There was speculation last summer that McTominay might be headed to West Ham, but he stayed at United and, while his season hasn’t been disastrous, his form has wavered. In their recent 2-0 win over Brighton, McTominay was underwhelming, with pundit Mark Goldbridge remarking that he “offered nothing” in midfield.

This criticism may seem harsh given his goal tally, but his performance in recent weeks, particularly in that match, leaves much to be desired. McTominay missed a clear chance in the first half, failing to control a ball from Bruno Fernandes and shooting high and wide from a promising position.

Manchester Evening News gave him a 5/10 rating for his wasted opportunity, and the stats reveal deeper concerns. McTominay only had 36 touches in the game—17 fewer than goalkeeper Andre Onana—despite playing the full 90 minutes. He failed to complete a key pass or a dribble, didn’t make any interceptions, and only registered one tackle. Though his pass success rate was 88%, his overall influence was minimal.

As Ten Hag prepares for the FA Cup final, he has much to consider. Rasmus Højlund, who scored off the bench, could push for a starting role, while Marcus Rashford is also in contention. Casemiro could be deployed in a more advanced position, and McTominay’s recent performances suggest he should not be an automatic starter for such a crucial match.