Thomas Tuchel has already proved Roy Keane wrong before Manchester United decision

Manchester United legend Roy Keane previously backed Thomas Tuchel to turn things around at Chelsea, just months before the Blues sacked him.

Recent reports from Germany have claimed that the former Chelsea boss has held talks with United amid uncertainty over Erik ten Hag's future at the club. The Dutchman is under pressure at Old Trafford with the side currently sixth in the Premier League table after being knocked out of Europe in the group stages, leaving Sir Jim Ratcliffe with a decision to make.

It was announced in February that Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich this summer as part of a "sporting realignment" at the club. And legendary United midfielder Keane previously heaped praise on the German during his time at Chelsea.

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Todd Boehly and his American consortium completed their takeover at Stamford Bridge in late May 2022. But the Blues' pre-season that summer under Tuchel was difficult and after a disappointing end to the previous campaign, there were suggestions that the new owners could be looking for a new manager.

However, Keane backed the former Borrusia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain boss to turn things around during an interview with Sky Bet in July 2022.

"There has obviously been loads of uncertainty over the club the last few months, that has been sorted out now obviously with the new ownership coming in," Keane said at the time.

"I'm pretty sure again he will be able to bring some players in. He is a top-quality manager, he has dealt with a lot of issues over the last few months.

"Ultimately it was a disappointing end to the season for them. But he is a top-quality manager and I think the owners will back him. I'd be amazed if he is not there at Christmas."

Instead, Tuchel's time in West London came to an end just two months later though when he was sacked in September that year.