Rooney: We always support the team and the coach, but we must be honest, because the fans are not stupid

 11:02am, 16 September 2025

Recently, Manchester United legend Rooney was interviewed by the Mirror, saying he did not see any signs of improvement in the team.

In the same city derby, Manchester United lost 0-3 to Manchester City, which further increased Amorin's pressure. Since taking office, he has won only eight of his 31 games in the Premier League. Although Manchester United insists that club executives still support Amorin, the next three games against Chelsea, Brentford and Sunderland will determine his fate.

If Amorin is dismissed, Crystal Palace coach Glasner, former England national team coach Southgate and US national team coach Pochettino are all potential successors. Rooney painted a bleak outlook after Sunday's Derby and suggested there were few signs that the Portuguese manager could save the situation.

Rooney said: "It's hard to see how this situation continues. I don't think anyone can understand what's going on now. Frankly, this is far from enough, and I hope to support and encourage the coaches and players as much as possible."

"But sitting here saying we can see progress, at least in the near future, it's very difficult. We're not seeing anything, it's very difficult. At the end of the game, I saw Manchester United fans leaving the court early."

"I think it's a very powerful picture, Manchester United fans leaving the court early and explaining him They were very disappointed with the game. What pattern did we see? What could improve the team's progress? "

" When Amorin took office after Tenhach was fired last year, we heard statements about how they would play and how they would change. I think it would be worse if the coaches were honest with themselves. "

"We want to do our best to support the team and the coach, but we also have to be honest because the fans are not stupid. We have to express our opinions honestly, although this can put us in an awkward position at times."