Roy Keane criticized Manchester United in an X-rated rant live on television ahead of their clash with Manchester City.
The Red Devils visit the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon to take on their bitter rivals.
A victory can see United They move up to 12th in the Premier League as they look to bounce back from back-to-back league defeats.
However, Keane He has given a scathing review of the situation at his former club.
The former United captain admitted more is “not good” at Old Trafford after a slow start to the campaign.
Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of the derby, Keane explained: “Well, obviously it hasn't been good and it hasn't been good in recent years with off-field things and we're trying to sort things out ourselves.
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“In recent months there has been a feel-good factor and they (INEOS) need a little more time.
“The morale at the club is not very good when the first team is not winning week after week and if they cut people's bonuses or whatever, it affects everyone… the situation at United is certainly not very good.
“But I also think the players have a responsibility to try to lift the club and it's amazing how a few football results can lift everyone up. “What we have seen in recent months is that the level of performances has been so poor.
“I scratch my head watching the league because it's hard to believe how bad it is. You have to find a spark, you have to find it in the locker room.
“We can make excuses for this team all day about what's happened off the field and recruiting, but you've got to find something and create something in the locker room. I come back to that every damn week.” On these shows, the reason you play football – whether it's in front of 50,000, 60,000 or a man and his dog – the reality is that you run.
“It has been easy to play against City and United in recent months and that is the biggest insult you can receive as a footballer. United have to turn up today, whatever is against them, and show some fight, show some spirit, desire to defend a corner, desire not to take silly free kicks, players to box people in.
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“As crazy as it is, we see various characters at Manchester United and they don't show up, but we still think, 'Maybe next week'… Time is running out for a lot of these players.
“We have to see it in the derby. I think today is a great day for United, it's a chance for all of us sitting here – the doubters – to see United turn up and give the fans something to celebrate, just today ., the big picture? (There are) Big problems, but focus on today, beat your city rivals.”
United are currently 13th in the Premier League having lost six of their first 15 games.
These include consecutive defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in their last two league games.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim has won three of his six games as coach since replacing Erik ten Hag on the bench
His team is chasing its first league win at the Etihad since March 2021, but beat City in the FA Cup final in May.
