Rooney was wrong about Mbeumo

Former striker Wayne Rooney has heaped praise on Bryan Mbeumo, a player he once doubted, after his brilliant performance in the Red Devils' 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield.

Mbeumo is proving his worth at MU.

Joining Man Utd from Brentford for a fee that could reach £71 million, Mbeumo once made many people, including Rooney - former MU player, question his ability to adapt to the most pressured team in England. However, after only a few months, the Cameroon striker has made all doubts disappear.

On his personal podcast, Rooney frankly admitted: "I have to be honest, when Man Utd recruited him, I wasn't sure Mbeumo was good enough to play for the club. But he has made me wrong. For me, Mbeumo has been Man Utd's best player this season - hard-working, self-sacrificing and always fighting for the team."

Mbeumo's opener at Anfield - his third of the season - gave Man Utd their first win at Liverpool since Rooney himself scored in 2016. Statistically, Mbeumo now leads the team in goals, xG, shots, expected assists and touches in the box.

Not only effective in attack, the 26-year-old player also stands out in his ability to move off the ball. Before the weekend's matches, Mbeumo had made the most runs in the Premier League - a testament to the tenacious fighting spirit that Rooney praised: "He has been a great signing for Man Utd and proof that effort always pays off."

From a name once doubted, Bryan Mbeumo is now becoming the soul of Manchester United's playing style - and is the one who makes even the legendary Wayne Rooney "take off his hat in admiration".

Source: https://znews.vn/rooney-da-sai-ve-mbeumo-post1596010.html