BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, reacts during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Manchester United FC at Villa Park on October 06, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has slammed manager Erik ten Hag after the team’s slow start to the season.
The Red Devils have registered just two wins in their opening seven Premier League encounters this season, while they are winless in their last five matches across all competitions.
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Rooney, however, has criticised the Dutch tactician’s decision-making this season, including dropping Marcus Rashford due to his rotation policy.
“I went to the Tottenham game and that’s as bad as I’ve seen Old Trafford for a long, long time,” Rooney said on the Stick to Football podcast.
“Something needs to change. I’m not saying that’s purely the manager, but the performances and lack of desire when you watch [United] play is crazy.”
“Some of the changes he’s making…you never see top teams changing the center-backs during a game, or the back four. That happens on a regular basis.
“It’s the best I’ve seen Rashford play for a long time,” Rooney said. “To take him off and say, ‘We have another game at the weekend’ at halftime is absolutely crazy.”
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