Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has issued a blunt warning to manager Ruben Amorim, insisting he must start delivering results immediately to prevent another disastrous campaign.
Despite spending close to £200 million on new signings in the summer transfer window, United have collected just one point from their opening two Premier League matches, raising fresh concerns among fans and pundits.
Rooney, speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show podcast with the BBC, said Amorim cannot afford another sluggish season after last year’s collapse that saw United finish 15th, their lowest-ever Premier League standing.
“There’s no excuses now for the manager this season. He’s got to start getting results and getting them quickly,” Rooney said.
“Once you start getting into October or November, if results don’t change drastically, that’s when the pressure comes. They needed to hit the ground running this season and one point from six is a bit of a worry.”
The club’s lavish summer outlay included reinforcements in defense, midfield, and attack, a clear statement of intent from the board. But Rooney stressed that the investment means expectations are higher than ever, and Amorim’s margin for error has all but disappeared.
