Wayne Rooney believes that 10-15 players must leave Manchester United for the club to move forward again.
United is 14th in the Premier League with an expensive composite team that steps behind.
Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe of minorities has taken the unusual step to discuss individuals in a series of interviews this week, which states that some united players “do not have good enough” and “have too much” and referred to Casemiro, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Højlund and André Onanan.
Rooney agreed and believes that a massive clearance is required.
This Manchester United Squad looks lost – Rooney
The former striker of the United Podcast said on the stick to the football podcast: ‘I don’t think I don’t think [there is a way back for the current squad]. They look lost, they look afraid.
‘Bruno [Fernandes] Is the one who continues to produce, he sometimes annoys you but continues to produce.
“They need huge changes in the team, I think 10-15 players should leave the club. It is clear that they cannot do that, but there is a mentality where nobody takes responsibility [in the squad]. “
So who would keep Rooney?
In an ideal world, Rooney says that he would only keep two players, adding to it: “I would keep Bruno and [Kobbie] Maino.
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“There is a culture in the club where it is too easy to lose games and the players come out and say:” on the next “, and all that nonsense. Just show a character and fight on the field.
“It’s bad to look, it hurts. Because I come from Liverpool only so many years at United, I want the team to do well, I have my children in the academy and it hurts to view them. “
United Face Real Sociedad in Old Trafford tonight in the second stage of their Europa League round of 16 draw.
The first match in San Sebastián ended 1-1 and coach Ruben Amorim desperately hopes that his side can prove the critics.
Everyone performs Hondenhof – Amorim
Yesterday asked about Ratcliffe’s comments, the Portuguese said: “Everyone performs behind, myself and the players. We can always change that, I include myself in that part of underperforming.
“You are talking about players such as Casemiro who have won everything. We know that these players can play so much better, that is the focus. He was honest about that. The focus is to change thoughts.
“Many people will say that you are not good enough for the club, but my feeling is that you can change that with results.
“In training I feel that they really want this bad.”
