Manchester United: Rooney slams Rashford without mercy

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·17 Oktober 2025

Manchester United: Rooney slams Rashford without mercy

Manchester United: Wayne Rooney tears into Rashford

Manchester United: Rooney slams Rashford without mercy

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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney did not mince his words when addressing Marcus Rashford after the latter’s recent statements about his struggles at Old Trafford. The England forward had attributed his lack of consistency to an “unstable environment” within the club—an excuse Rooney clearly didn’t buy.

“If you’re not playing well or you’re dropped from the team, I think it’s easier to blame the environment,” he told the BBC,

calling out the easy way out in his former teammate’s explanation.

“He can do more”

For the former Red Devils captain, the issue isn’t the context but the player’s commitment.

“In some games, we’ve seen that he could do more, that he could run harder, and that has nothing to do with the environment,” he emphasized.

Rooney, while reaffirming his respect for Rashford as a person, believes the striker needs to take a closer look at himself.

This verbal tackle highlights the gap between two generations of players: Rooney’s era, defined by demands and self-criticism, and Rashford’s, often criticized for its mental fragility. A clear message for the 26-year-old, who will have to respond on the pitch if he wants to regain the fans’ trust and his key role at Manchester United.