Rooney: Manchester United have lost their soul under Amorim
Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing assessment of Manchester United, saying the club has lost its identity and that he has “no faith” in manager Ruben Amorim to turn results around.
The former United captain and record goalscorer made the comments on BBC podcast The Wayne Rooney Show following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford, which left the Red Devils 14th in the Premier League table.
“Broken” club in decline
Rooney described United as “broken” and criticised the lack of fight in the current squad.
He claimed some players “don’t deserve to wear the shirt” and urged the club’s owners, the Glazers and minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, to provide clarity on the team’s future direction.
Pressure mounting on Amorim
Amorim, appointed in November 2024, has collected just 34 points from 33 league matches and has yet to oversee back-to-back wins.
United are winless in eight straight away games, their longest run since 2019. Despite the poor form, Amorim has dismissed fears for his job, insisting he is “never concerned.”
Calls for change
Pundits have also questioned the Portuguese coach’s tactics, with Micah Richards warning that his 3-4-2-1 formation could be his “undoing.”
Alan Shearer argued Amorim was fortunate to remain in his role. Rooney echoed those concerns, adding: “I don’t recognise the club. The soul has gone. It needs a new engine, a new lease of life.”
