Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has delivered a scathing assessment of his former club, declaring the “soul has gone” and admitting he has “no faith” in manager Ruben Amorim to turn things around.
Speaking after United’s damaging 3-1 defeat at Brentford, Rooney called the club “broken” and said he now attends matches “expecting” them to lose. The result leaves United in 14th place with just 34 points from 33 league games under Amorim.
Rooney demanded “big changes”—manager, players, or both—stating that some current players “don’t deserve to wear the shirt” and that the side “needs a new engine.”
The legendary striker also criticised the ownership for the loss of club culture, noting widespread staff job losses and demanding a “clear message” from the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe about the club’s direction.
Despite the intense pressure and historical low—United finished 15th last season—Amorim remains defiant, stating he is “never concerned” about his job. However, his rigid 3-4-2-1 formation has drawn fire from pundits who believe his tactics could lead to his undoing.
Rooney concluded that it is a systemic failure: “I don’t recognise the whole football club… it’s everything about the club that needs fixing.”
