Wayne Rooney Calls for Manchester United Players to Improve Performance for Erik ten Hag
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has urged the current players of the club to “do better” and has expressed his confidence in under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag, describing him as “a fantastic manager.” Rooney, who is the club’s all-time leading goal scorer, shared his concern about seeing the team struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Ten Hag has faced criticism following just two wins in seven Premier League matches this season. Rooney hopes that the Dutch coach can swiftly change the fortunes of the club. Reflecting on Ten Hag’s capabilities, Rooney stated, “He’s won trophies wherever he’s been and won trophies at Manchester United as well. So yes, he’s going through a difficult period.”
With United only managing three wins in their last ten games across all competitions, Rooney also highlighted the need for improvement from the players. He remarked, “Players again, and I said this last season, need to do better than what they’re doing. There’s a big turnaround of players over the last few years. You just want to see them challenging again.”
Rooney refrained from offering advice to Ten Hag directly, acknowledging the manager’s experience. He emphasised the importance of hard work and focusing on the basics during tough times. Despite acknowledging the team’s spirit in securing a recent draw against Aston Villa, Rooney pointed out that fans would be eager to see more from the players in upcoming matches.
As speculation looms over Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford, Rooney’s comments underscore the shared responsibility among players and coaching staff to drive the club’s resurgence. Amid ongoing challenges, the call for improved performances rings loud within the Manchester United camp.