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Man United legend gives brutal verdict on club following Brentford loss

Amorim refuses to blame the system after United loss
  • Wayne Rooney has expressed a lack of faith in Ruben Amorim's ability to improve Manchester United's performance, stating the club's "soul has gone".
  • Amorim has accumulated 34 points from 33 Premier League matches and has not overseen consecutive top-flight wins since taking charge.
  • Rooney, United's all-time leading goalscorer, attends games expecting the team to lose and believes some players are not worthy of wearing the shirt.
  • Despite poor form, including a Carabao Cup exit to League Two Grimsby, Amorim reportedly retains the backing of the United board.
  • Rooney lamented the loss of the club's culture, character, and desire to win, stating he no longer recognises Manchester United.
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