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19th October 2017
07:44am BST

The goal after an hour was enough to give the victory to Jose Mourinho's side and, after the game, United's players were applauded for approaching Svilar, 18, and offering him words of consolation. And, surprisingly, Keane had nothing but sympathy for the goalkeeper and praise for the United players. "Your heart goes out to the young goalkeeper," Keane said. https://twitter.com/SportsJOE_UK/status/920762002544439296 "All young 'keepers make mistakes and it is how they react that will decide what kind of future they will have.Benfica 0-1 Man. United 0-1 Rashford ⚽ pic.twitter.com/cP6OKmZtbK
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"I feel sorry for him."It was really nice to see after the game, lovely touches from the United players. He is learning his trade and sometimes you have to learn the hard way by making mistakes." And while some analysts picked holes in the Red Devils' performance, Keane would not be coaxed into ridiculing his former club which is something he's enjoyed doing since hanging up his boots. "It will suit the United camp at the moment to let City get all the credit at the moment," Keane added. "United are in a sense under the radar, but they are getting results and clean sheets. That gives you the foundations to get trophies."
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