Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is an “easy target” and the players “have to do better”, says former Old Trafford striker Wayne Rooney.
Mourinho has come under pressure after United made their worst start to a league campaign for 29 years.
“The players, the manager, it has been a tough start to the season,” ex-England forward Rooney said.
“I know Jose is getting a load of stick but I said a few weeks ago, the players have to stand up.”
United fought back from two goals down to beat Newcastle 3-2 on Saturday, after reports by one newspaper he was to be sacked regardless of the result.
Mourinho retained the support of the club’s board before the Newcastle game, and following the win said he can “cope with the manhunt” against him.
The 55-year-old added that if it “rains in London” or there are “difficulties with the agreements of Brexit” it will be his fault.
“The manager can do so much but then it is down to the players on the pitch to produce and probably collectively,” Rooney added in the Telegraph. Read more