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Roy Keane says Arsenal man can be too sloppy on the ball

Eberechi Eze’s limited Arsenal playing time may be linked to the weaknesses Roy Keane identified in his game: inconsistent work without the ball and occasional sloppiness in possession. Despite his lack of regular club football, Thomas Tuchel selected Eze for…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Roy Keane says Arsenal man can be too sloppy on the ball
Key Things to Know
  • Roy Keane criticized Arsenal's Eberechi Eze for being sloppy in possession and lacking running power off the ball.
  • Keane made the comments after Eze featured for 20 minutes in England's match against Croatia.
  • Thomas Tuchel selected Eze for the latest England squad despite his limited playing time for Arsenal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Roy Keane has criticized Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze for being sloppy in possession and lacking intensity without the ball. Keane questioned Eze's work rate following a 20-minute appearance for England against Croatia, noting that similar issues have affected his performances at Arsenal. Thomas Tuchel recently selected Eze for England despite his limited minutes at the club level.

Just Arsenal News argues that Eze's lack of defensive discipline and off-the-ball running could explain his difficulty securing regular playing time under Mikel Arteta. While Keane acknowledged Eze's technical ability, he urged the midfielder to tighten up his game and display greater urgency to cement his place in Arsenal's competitive squad.

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