Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has issued a stern warning to manager Ruben Amorim, stressing that results must come quickly if the club is to avoid another disastrous campaign.
United spent around £200 million on new signings during the summer transfer window, but have managed just one point from their opening two Premier League fixtures—raising early concerns among fans and pundits.
Rooney noted that the slow start is particularly troubling given the club’s woeful 2024/25 season, when the Red Devils slumped to 15th place—their lowest finish in Premier League history.
“There’s no excuses now for the manager this season. He’s got to start getting results and getting them quickly,” Rooney said on his BBC podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show.
“Once you start getting into October or November, if results don’t change drastically that’s when the pressure comes. They needed to hit the ground running this season and one point from six is a bit of a worry.”
United’s major summer investment, which included high-profile signings across key positions, reflected the board’s ambition to revive the club under Amorim. But with early results failing to match expectations, Rooney warned that patience will be short-lived unless performances improve immediately.
