Rooney labels Man Utd players ‘selfish’ after Fernandes criticism
Wayne Rooney said players must take collective responsibility after Bruno Fernandes questioned the coaching staff's tactics following a 4-1 defeat to Como.
Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney labeled his teammates as "selfish" and "like babies" after captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the coaching staff's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como. Fernandes accused United of failing to apply enough pressure and adopting a "mood of defeat" after conceding an early goal.
The criticism comes amid growing frustration within the squad, with defender Lisandro Martinez also expressing disappointment earlier this month after a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. Rooney told the United Stand podcast that more players will speak out as they refuse to take responsibility on the pitch or as a group.
Manchester United is currently winless in seven matches across all competitions and is currently 20th in the Champions League standings and 13th in the Premier League.
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