"My God!" - Roy Keane slams former Manchester United star after World Cup performance

Roy Keane was scathing of Argentina's performance in their 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup - and reserved particularly harsh words for former Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria.

Argentina suffered the first shock defeat of this year's World Cup, with Lionel Scaloni's side heading into the group stage tie as heavy favourites.

And they backed up that tag in the first half, with Lionel Messi opening the scoring on 10 minutes via the penalty spot.

Lautaro Martinez then put the ball into the back of the net twice, but saw both efforts ruled out for offside.

Even going into the break at 1-0, however, most fans expected Argentina to see the game out comfortably, especially as Saudi Arabia failed to register a shot on goal in the first half.

Saudi Arabia turn the game around

But Herve Renard's side equalised just three minutes into the second half, providing hope that a major shock could be on the cards.

And Salem Al Dawsari - who netted seven goals in qualifying - completed the turnaround on 53 minutes with a superb curling effort from the edge of the box.

Cue wild scenes inside the Lusail Iconic Stadium, with a large number of Saudi Arabia fans in attendance.

They managed to hold on to secure a famous victory, despite defender Yasser Al Shahrani receiving a sickening accidental knee to the face from his goalkeeper, Mohammed Al Owais, in the closing stages that meant 13 minutes of added time were played.

Roy Keane slams Di Maria, Argentina

After the game, ITV pundits Keane, Graeme Souness and Joe Cole analysed the goals that Saudi Arabia scored.

And Keane was particularly critical of the way Argentina defended before the second goal, and slated ex-United midfielder Di Maria for his part.

He exclaimed: "There is no aggression. There are bodies there, but you have to go and attack the ball.

"There is no composure, they have lost their heads. Look at Di Maria here! Di Maria, my God."

Keane continued: "When they [Saudi Arabia] go 2-1 up, they are looking at Argentina, going, 'Listen, this is a long way back for you'.

"They needed quality, but they didn't show that quality. Di Maria, decision making... they [Argentina] get into one or two positions, they were hesistant. Saudi Arabia were getting bodies on the line, they were fantastic."

Argentina will go into their next fixture against Mexico, on Saturday, knowing that another defeat would almost certainly end their World Cup hopes for 2022.

Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, take on Poland, with that game taking place earlier on Saturday.