Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney made impactful comments after the team's first game under Michael Carrick (2-0). He noted that the change can be felt even without sitting in the stadium - the atmosphere, energy, and the fans' confidence have taken on a different tone.
Although Rooney said he was in the studio that day, he emphasized that the mood on the field was "eye-catching." Especially when Carrick stepped onto the field before the game and tried to inspire the fans, some fresh air was felt.
In his opinion, the fans recalled the mood of Sir Alex Ferguson's time at that moment. Rooney hits the right point here: In the 10-13 years after Fergie, the environment around "United" has been tested many times, and this period was especially difficult for young fans. They rarely saw the team play with real great energy, confidence, and courage.
Rooney also added his own experience: he was inside this club, saw different squads, different eras, different pressures. That's why he has a good sense of what fans are missing. According to him, the team had long since "forgotten" to show self-confident, strong-willed, and courageous football. Now he hopes to maintain the same spirit in the remaining 16 matches.
Interestingly, Rooney doesn't elevate Carrick as a "sorcerer" - on the contrary, she judges him very realistically: she believes that Michael didn't do anything supernatural. He made only simple, but necessary adjustments to the content and approach. And these "simple" things often give the biggest difference.
Rooney also touched upon the debates about tactics. Many have spoken about a three-back scheme in the style of Ruben Amorim, but Rooney's point is firm: United must first run, fight, and work hard. He didn't hide his joy when he saw the players do exactly that.
In the end, Rooney summarized this situation with a very precise phrase: it reminded him of what the real DNA of "MU" was like. That is, it's not just about the result - it's about mood, spirit, attitude. If this principle is maintained, the "return" expected by fans may indeed begin.
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