Wayne Rooney uncovers Man Utd’s systemic issue outside of ‘running criticism’ aimed at Michael Carrick’s side

Wayne Rooney thinks that there is a bigger problem for Manchester United than the Premier League club are not running enough under Red Devils boss Michael Carrick.

Michael Carrick saw the early warning signs ahead of the October international break after Manchester United were criticised for their performance against Fulham. United first-team players were heavily blasted for both their lack of physical effort and high-intensity running during the 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage last month.

Fast-forward from Man Utd’s encounter with Fulham to the Tottenham match at Old Trafford and the cracks remained evident for the Red Devils on Saturday evening.