‘You need to earn the right’ – Wayne Rooney rips into Ruben Amorim after ‘confusing’ Man United comments
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'You need to earn the right' – Wayne Rooney rips into Ruben Amorim after 'confusing' Man United comments
Wayne Rooney, Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer, has launched a scathing critique of manager Ruben Amorim following the team's 1-1 draw at Leeds United. On his BBC podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show, Rooney expressed profound disappointment, stating he has "no faith" in Amorim's ability to turn the club's fortunes around and declaring that the "soul has gone from" Manchester United.[1][2]
Rooney's comments stem from Amorim's post-match remarks, which he described as "confusing" and laced with undue authority. He questioned whether Amorim is speaking with too much confidence or arrogance given the squad's poor form over recent years. "It's just not good enough from the manager, from the coaches, from the players," Rooney said. "What is going on at Manchester United? I don't recognize the whole football club. I don't see players fighting. I don't see character."[1]
The former United captain highlighted Amorim's "strange" tone, suggesting the Portuguese coach has been granted excessive power in how he communicates. Rooney admitted he now attends games expecting defeats and has written off United's Champions League hopes this season. He criticized the lack of fight in recent displays, including against Wolves, and warned that players from the last two to three years would admit they haven't been good enough.[1][2]
Rooney dismissed accusations that he and other United legends are too harsh, insisting honesty is needed. He emphasized that someone must "earn the right" to demand more from players amid ongoing struggles. While not explicitly calling for Amorim's sacking—recalling his own dismissal in October after a short stint—Rooney stressed that "something has got to change" if results don't improve, as "that's the way football works."[1]
The panel debated Amorim's emotional post-defeat reactions and whether he'll last until his contract's end. Rooney's withering attack underscores deepening concerns at Old Trafford, where patience is wearing thin.[2]
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