Manchester United legend Roy Keane has sung the praises of Wout Weghorst.
The Dutchman scored in his side's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win against Nottingham Forest.
Keane said: "Great finish, look at his [Weghorst's] reactions.
"People have been critical that he's come to the club. That's what he's been brought to the club for. Huge goal for United."
At full-time, Keane went further in his defence of Weghorst's signing, adding: "Man United had to bring someone in. The manager made it clear, there was no money to spend. They lost Ronaldo, questions marks about Anthony Martial's fitness... so I can see why they gambled on him.
"The perception about him, because he struggled in a Burnley team that were having a difficult season, people kind of judge him on that. Give the guy a chance, he scored an important goal for United tonight. Good luck to him.
"His lack of pace can be a problem when United are trying to play on the counter-attack but they'll need to play to his strengths. He linked up well, took his goal well. There's a reason he came on loan, because he's obviously not top level. But the important thing is that the manager knows him well. You need characters in your dressing room."
Michael Dawson added: "Take nothing away from Wout Weghorst. He's an out-and-out No 9 and I think he's a good signing for Man United. He might not be the superstar name but he's scored goals."
