Former United forward and presently a legend, Wayne Rooney has backed Jose Mourinho amid the allegations.
Wayne Rooney has said that it is not Mourinho because of which United is under-performing and albeit the Red Devils have returned to winning ways, they still can do better.
Rooney in an interview with BBC Sports said:
“Obviously they are going through a difficult period at the minute, but Jose Mourinho is very experienced and I think some players have to do a little bit better.”
“Hopefully they can turn their form around, win a few more games and keep the pressure on the top of the table and get back up there, which is where we all want to see them.”
‘In my experience, I have never seen or heard of a player not wanting to play in the game because they have had a falling out with the manager.”
And asked whether the players are having an outlandish show is because of their brawls with Mourinho, Rooney said:
“I don’t think as a player you could do that, you’ve got to respect the club and the fans and also respect your team-mates.”
“I don’t think any player, certainly at Manchester United, will be not playing for Jose, I’m sure they’re all working hard behind the scenes to get results.”
