Roy Keane heaps praise on Wout Weghorst after goal against Nottingham Forest

Roy Keane has praised Man United striker Wout Weghorst after the Dutchman scored in his team’s victory in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest.

The striker, on loan from Burnley, sent the Red Devils into disarray after being the quickest to react to a rebound late in the first half at the City Ground.

Many scoffed at the 30-year-old’s signing to replace Cristiano Ronaldo because of his troubles at Turf Moor last season, but former United captain Keane insists it was a good deal.

Wout Weghorst scored his first Manchester United goal against Nottingham Forest

Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane was quick to praise the Dutch international.

Speaking on Sky Sports at half time shortly after Weghorst scored United’s second goal, Keane said: “Great final, look at his [Weghorst’s] reactions

People have criticized that he has come to the club. That’s why they brought him to the club. Great goal for United.’

At full time, Keane went further in his defense of the Weghorst signing, adding: “Man United had to bring someone in. The manager made it clear there was no money to spend.” They lost Ronaldo, question marks over Anthony Martial’s fitness… so I can see why they bet on him.

“I don’t think he’s a prolific goalscorer, but if he comes up with some big goal like that and helps Marcus. He’s an international player, he’s not a fool!

Weghorst reacted quicker to push home and doubled United’s lead in the cup tie

“The perception of him, because he struggled in a Burnley team that was having a difficult season, people judge him for that. Give the guy a chance, he scored an important goal for United tonight. Good luck to him.

“His lack of pace can be a problem when United try to play counter-attacking, but he will need to play to his strengths.” He linked well, he caught his goal well. There’s a reason he came on loan, because he’s obviously not top-tier. But the important thing is that the coach knows him well. You need characters in your dressing room.

Michael Dawson added: ‘Don’t take anything away from Wout Weghorst. He is an absolute number 9 and I think he is a good signing for Manchester United. He may not be the name of a superstar, but he has scored goals.

Weghorst celebrated with his teammate Antony, who had started the play for the goal.

Keane’s fellow expert Gary Neville said: ‘There’s a bit to do with the finish and he does very well with the outside of his right foot.

Weghorst’s goal gave United a much-needed breather in the tie after Marcus Rashford had given the visitors the lead early in the first half.

The 25-year-old, who scored his tenth goal in as many games, took six minutes to score for United again, driving down the left flank, taking on Serge Aurier and past Joe Worral before getting past defenseless Wayne Hennessey. . aim.

Rashford has been rejuvenated under Erik ten Hag and shows no signs of stopping at the moment and after Weghorst doubled the lead, Bruno Fernandes scored a late third to effectively complete the job.

Marcus Rashford continued his fine form for United with a brilliant solo goal against Forest