Roy Keane has branded Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen a 'fool' over his comments in a post-match interview.
Eriksen has regained his place in the United team this season after struggling for game time last season.
He scored his first goal of the campaign in United's 1-1 Europa League draw with FC Twente at Old Trafford last month.
But in the same game, he also committed an error that led to Twente's equaliser in the second half.
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After the match, the Dane put himself forward for post-match media duties - but his assessment of the game alarmed United supporters.
Eriksen said: "In the end, it was far from good enough.
"It was just said in the dressing room... it looked like they wanted it more than us and that can't be right."
Speaking on the latest episode of The Overlap's 'Stick to Football', Keane has made his feelings clear on those comments - and the former United captain has been as scathing as you might expect.
He said: "Eriksen's an experienced international player. Vastly experienced. He's back in the United team in the last few weeks because the manager says he's doing well in training.
"He's coming out after the game a couple of weeks ago, and he actually said [they wanted it more].
"Even if you feel that and it hasn't happened where you felt than you, you don't bloody say it, do you? You fool.
"Someone should get a grip of him and say, 'Why are you sending messages about us for?' I'd be disgusted if I came in after a game and I felt another team wanted it more than us.
"You try to make sure that doesn't even cross anyone's mind. The pressure, the expectation, enjoy all of that stuff.
"We didn't win every week. There were times when we nothing, obviously. But you'd embrace that Manchester United badge, the history."
Roy Keane was speaking on The Overlap's Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.
Topics: Roy Keane, Christian Eriksen, Football, Manchester United
Ryan Smart