Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on an Everton player, accusing him of “switching off” at a crucial moment and labelling him a “standing statue” during the Toffees’ painful late-minute defeat to West Ham United.The no-nonsense Sky Sports pundit did not hold back in his post-match analysis as Everton threw away valuable points in a match they looked set to control. According to Keane, the unnamed Everton star’s lack of concentration in the dying stages allowed West Ham to snatch a dramatic winner, leaving the Merseyside club staring at another frustrating result.“He just switched off completely,” Keane reportedly fumed. “One minute he’s in the game, the next he’s a standing statue. You can’t do that at this level — especially in the last minute when the game is there to be won or at least drawn.”The criticism has sparked heated debate among Everton fans, with many pointing fingers at the player in question as the primary culprit for the defeat. Social media has been flooded with clips of the incident, showing the moment the player appeared static as West Ham players swarmed forward.Keane, never one to mince his words, suggested the player is now carrying the bulk of the blame from teammates, coaching staff, and supporters alike. “He’s getting all the blame — and rightly so,” the former Manchester United captain added.This latest rant adds to Keane’s reputation as one of football’s most brutally honest pundits. Everton, already battling inconsistency this season, will now have to regroup quickly. Manager Sean Dyche faces the difficult task of lifting spirits after yet another late collapse.For the player singled out, the spotlight will be intense. In the unforgiving world of Premier League football, moments like these can define careers — and Keane has made sure this one won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
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