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Senne Lammens responds to Roy Keane and Paul Scholes after Manchester United criticism

Goalkeeper Senne Lammens has established himself as Man Utd No. 1 but he has come in for some stick from club legends recently.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:40 PM
Senne Lammens responds to Roy Keane and Paul Scholes after Manchester United criticism
Key Things to Know
  • Senne Lammens addressed criticism from Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Roy Keane regarding his performances and demeanor.
  • Paul Scholes questioned whether Lammens is a top-class goalkeeper capable of winning the Premier League title.
  • Roy Keane criticized the Belgian goalkeeper for being on the pitch with family after losing to Manchester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has addressed recent criticism from club legends Roy Keane and Paul Scholes. Scholes questioned whether the 24-year-old is elite enough to win the Premier League, while Keane criticized him for spending time on the pitch with family following a derby loss to Manchester City. In response, Lammens emphasized the need for mental strength and self-confidence when dealing with outside opinions.

Lammens joined Manchester United from Royal Antwerp for £18.2 million over a year ago. Currently on international duty under manager Mark van Bommel, Lammens has taken over as Belgium's first-choice goalkeeper in the Nations League during Thibaut Courtois's absence.

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