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'It's like a tribute to Mata... I thought it was his testimonial': Roy Keane slams decision to bring departing Spaniard off the bench in Manchester United's draw with Chelsea instead of giving one of the youngsters a chance

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticised Ralf Rangnick's decision to bring Juan Mata off the bench instead of giving a youngster a chance against Chelsea.

The Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw with Thomas Tuchel's side at Old Trafford in a game which saw several academy stars on the bench due to United's injury concerns.

Alejandro Garnacho got his chance off the bench, but Juan Mata and Phil Jones were brought on over Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire and Alvaro Fernandez.

Juan Mata came on after 79 minutes in Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea
Roy Keane ripped into the decision saying it felt like the departing Spaniard's 'testimonial'

Keane was particularly unimpressed at the decision to bring on Mata, but also had pops at Nemanja Matic who started the game, and Jones following the game.