GOLAZONEWSManchester United crisis and personnel updates
- Manchester United face a crisis following a 4-1 defeat to Como.
- Wayne Rooney has publicly criticized the attitude of the current squad.
- John Murtough has been appointed as Birmingham City's director of football.
Manchester United are currently in a period of crisis, highlighted by poor form in the Premier League and a 4-1 loss against Como in the 2026/27 Champions League. Club icon Wayne Rooney criticized the squad's behavior on The United Stand podcast, labeling the players as selfish. This follows recent public remarks made by Lisandro Martínez and Bruno Fernandes regarding the club's current direction.
Amidst the speculation surrounding the managerial position, Antonio Conte has dismissed reports linking him to the club, stating he is not in advanced talks with any side. Meanwhile, former Manchester United executive John Murtough has moved to Birmingham City, where he has been appointed as the new director of football.
In other football news, Oliver Kahn has publicly questioned comments made by Jürgen Klopp regarding FC Bayern's defensive performance.