Man United haven't made the start to the new 2025/2026 Premier League campaign that Ruben Amorim wanted.
Rooney was asked about Amorim.(Image: The Wayne Rooney Show)
Wayne Rooney believes there is "no excuses" for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United this season.
United began the Premier League season with a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal at Old Trafford. That was followed by a disappointing 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
Amorim was hoping to make a better start to the campaign. The 40-year-old was backed with the signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Diego Leon this summer and is targeting a return to Europe.
United have played just two Premier League games, but they will have to perform better if they want to qualify for European competition after finishing 15th in a dismal 2024/2025.
Amorim must start winning matches to prevent pressure from building and Rooney shared his verdict on his BBC podcast. “There are no excuses now for the manager this season," he said.
"He’s got to start getting results and getting results quickly because once you start getting into October, November, if results don’t change drastically, then that’s when pressure comes.
“United really needed to hit the ground running this season and one point from six is a worry.
“It’s only two games into the season but the worrying sign is we’re seeing things that we saw last season and that’s a concern.”
Asked if Amorim is the right man for the long term, Rooney replied: “It’s difficult to sit here and say, ‘yeah 100 per cent’ – I don’t think anyone could do that.
“I don’t think Ruben would probably say that himself with what we’ve seen since he’s been at the club. I think the recruitment has been good in the summer – I still want to see two or three more players brought in.
“But it’s difficult [to say], ‘right, this is going to be our manager for the next five years’ on what we’ve seen.”
Reflecting on the Fulham draw, Rooney added: "The start of the game was really positive. They took the game to Fulham and there was some nice interplay, and then from getting the goal. . . they were passive in the second half again and it was too easy for Fulham to get through the backline.
"It looked like Fulham were going to go and win the game. I still think there's a lot to be worked on. It's still early in the season, of course it is, but United really needed to hit the ground running."
United take on Grimsby in the Carabao Cup second round on Wednesday night. The Reds then welcome Burnley to Old Trafford in the Premier League before the September international break.
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