Wayne Rooney highlights key difference between Michael Carrick’s Man United and Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea

Wayne Rooney criticized Manchester United's passive tactics under manager Michael Carrick following their 1-1 draw against 10-man Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, October 10. Bryan Mbeumo scored for United in the 73rd minute before Rodrigo Bentancur received a straight red card, but Tottenham equalized late. Rooney argued on Match of the Day that United's unsuccessful mid-block lacks the necessary aggression when compared to Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea side.

Rooney stated that Carrick's players are failing to press quickly, making the team easy to play against and risking their fear factor. The critique comes after recurring dropped leads against Everton and Brighton, alongside distance-covered deficits. United next travel to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13, at the Metropolitano Stadium.