Wayne Rooney Says 'There's Something Broken' At Ruben Amorim's Manchester United

Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 19:37 IST

Wayne Rooney says Ruben Amorim's comments after Manchester United's League Cup loss to Grimsby show something is broken, raising doubts about his future at Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim distraught by Man United's performances lately (AFP)

Wayne Rooney believes Ruben Amorim’s remarks following Manchester United’s shocking League Cup loss to Grimsby indicate “something is broken" at the club.

United came back from 2-0 down to force a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday, but then lost 12-11 as summer signing Bryan Mbeumo hit the crossbar with the decisive kick.

A crestfallen Amorim, who had chosen to remain in the dugout instead of watching the shoot-out, said afterwards: “I felt my players spoke really loud today about what they want."

United finished last season in a disappointing 15th place in the Premier League, their worst finish since relegation from England’s top-flight in 1974.

There had been hopes that a full pre-season for Amorim, alongside £200 million ($269 million) worth of new talent, would lead to a revival of United’s fortunes.

However, United have started this season with a home loss to Arsenal, a draw away to Fulham, and a dismal defeat by fourth-tier Grimsby, leading to speculation about Portuguese manager Amorim’s position at Old Trafford just three games into the campaign.

What Wayne Rooney Said About Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim?

Speaking on the BBC’s The Wayne Rooney Show, United’s record goal-scorer said: “Just the way they lost, it was disheartening. There’s something not right.

“I think that’s clear. I think the manager said that after the game and I think that’s clear for everyone to see that there’s something not right there.

“So the issue now is we’re seeing very similar performances, similar results and even though it’s only three games into the season, it’s getting to a point now where you’re like… what is going on?"

The former England striker added: “The biggest concern is the manager saying that, his words after the game were damning on the players and obviously being in a position where I’ve been in that dressing room, if your manager comes out with those words, there’s something broken."

Rooney suggested Amorim, who took charge in November after United sacked Erik ten Hag, might be struggling with the demands of managing one of the world’s most famous football clubs after arriving from Sporting Lisbon.

“I think what we forget, he’s 40," Rooney said. “He’s a young manager. And Manchester United is so different to where he’s been before. And you come in, there’s the media team, the commercial team, the fans, the media. It’s completely different.

“And there’s a pressure with Manchester United which he will never have felt before. And when you’re not winning games, that can start to get to you and it looks like it was a breaking point for him."

(With inputs from AFP)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin...Read More

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August 29, 2025, 19:37 IST

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