‘I’m not naive…’ Ruben Amorim drops brilliant response to Wayne Rooney over Man Utd’s ultimate goal

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Ruben Amorim and Manchester United are not in their most positive moment right now after elimination from the FA Cup against Fulham.

The loss on penalties will sting because Man Utd created the better chances but ultimately failed to take many, resulting in this heartbreak.

Chido Obi was a shining light in his impressive cameo while Matthijs de Ligt had a titanic defensive effort while running on fumes.

Wayne Rooney praised Chido Obi after the game but he also called out Ruben Amorim for saying United’s goal is winning the Premier League, terming him “naive”.

Amorim looked like he finally had enough, biting back this time in a brilliant response to the United legend.

Ruben Amorim’s bites back at Wayne Rooney

Ex-Man Utd players have become a problem at Old Trafford as they often add to the scrutiny and toxicity around the club.

However, Rooney has generally been among the more level-headed ones and understandably so, since he’s been a manager as well so he knows what it takes.

Therefore, when Rooney called Amorim “naive” for talking about winning the Premier League, it was a departure from the usual.

Amorim, still reeling from the defeat, looked like he had enough, going on a cold and hard defence of his statement and ending with a brilliant line.

He said: “That is the goal. Being naive is to think we’re doing it this season. In this moment, everyone knows everything.

“I know, I was a pundit when I finished my career. It’s really easy. Our goal is winning the Premier League. Maybe not with me but as a club, our goal is winning the Premier League.

“We want to do better. I’m not naive. That’s why I’m here, coaching Manchester United at 40 years old.”

Ruben Amorim is making all the right noises

Known for his brutal honesty, this is one of the rare times Amorim has shown teeth and defended himself with such a remark.

Combined with his masterful handling of the press generally, this bit of attitude will further endear him to the fans who have already hitched their wagon to him unconditionally.

The Man Utd manager has always needed to be more than just a tactical mastermind, with the need to juggle the scrutiny that comes with it as important as tactics.

With this remark after one of his lowest moments, he’s just hammered home the message that he’s got plenty of it.