Following Manchester United exist from the English FA Cup which made United coach Ruben Amorim saying their goal is to win the Premier has generated said talks from ex United player. Former United star player Wayne Rooney has called the manager “naive” for saying the club’s goal is to win the Premier League.
So far, Manchester United have lost nine of their 23 games under Amorim before being knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties. The only trophy left to play for now is the Europa League. After the game, Amorim said United’s desire is to win the Premier League.
He also said: “The goal is to win the Premier League,” said the Portuguese. “I know we are losing games but the goal is to win the Premier League again. I don’t know how long it will take. We have a goal and we continue forward no matter what.”
Wayne Rooney who is working as a pundit for the match reacted to the comment. He said: “I think it’s a little naive to say they’re looking to win the Premier League because from where they are now, they’re a long way off that.”
He also said: “I think he’ll get time but it’s not a free hit because he’ll expect more from Manchester United than what we’re seeing since he’s been in. He says winning the Premier League, how can they compete? To get further up the table, I think that’s the next step for them.”
Reacting to the comment made by Rooney, Amorin said from personal experience, he knows talking about a team and managing one is two entirely different things. He said: “That (winning the Premier League) is the goal.” “To be naive is to think we are going to do it this season or be the best contender next season.”
“I know in this moment, everybody knows everything. I was a pundit when I finished my [playing] career. I know it’s really easy.” “Maybe it is not with me but our goal, as a club, is to win the Premier League like we did in the past with all the great glories and legends of this club.”
“We are in a difficult moment. And I’m not naive, that’s why I’m here, at 40 years old, coaching Manchester United.”
