Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has told Wayne Rooney he is not naive about the team’s chances of winning the Premier League title, despite being 14th in the table. The comments came after Amorim revealed that his goal as a manager is to win the league.
Rooney, who won the title with United eight times, called Amorim “naive” for speaking about winning the title this season. However, Rooney expects Amorim to be given time and acknowledges that it’s difficult to come in mid-season and expect immediate results.
The FA Cup exit at the hands of Fulham has dealt another blow to United’s struggling side. Despite having a strong squad, they were beaten 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw. The team showed resolve but was unable to create scoring opportunities throughout the match.
With injuries mounting, including Harry Maguire’s late injury, United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League next week. Amorim is confident that his team will be competitive despite their current situation.
The Europa League remains United’s best chance for silverware this season, and they must correct their issues before facing their next opponents.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/13320534/man-utd-boss-ruben-amorim-responds-to-wayne-rooney-over-premier-league-title-goal