November 27th 2024.
Wayne Rooney was absolutely livid with his Plymouth players after their brutal 6-1 loss to Norwich. The former Manchester United star was not shy about expressing his disappointment, stating that even the Under-18 team could have put up a better fight. It was a tough pill to swallow for the Pilgrims, who were hoping for a better result at Carrow Road on Tuesday night. Despite Norwich's recent struggles, they managed to find their groove and dominate the game.
The defeat was a major blow for Plymouth, leaving them in 20th place in the Championship table with only two points separating them from the relegation zone. Rooney couldn't believe what he had witnessed from his team and made it clear that there would be some grueling training sessions in store for them. He even went as far as to say that he expected more from his youth team than what the senior players had shown on the pitch.
"We were simply not good enough. Yes, we are dealing with some injuries, but that's no excuse. If my players want to earn their spot on the team, they need to step up and perform better than this," Rooney expressed his frustration. "I could have easily put the under-18 team out there and they wouldn't have let in six goals. It's a huge disappointment, and the next 24-48 hours won't be pleasant for the players. We need to figure out why this keeps happening."
Norwich's Borja Sainz was the star of the game, scoring a hat-trick and contributing to the team's dominant victory. Rooney admitted that it was essential for Plymouth to start getting better results on the road, but they needed to first address their performance as a whole. He sympathized with the fans who had traveled to support the team, knowing that they must have been disappointed with what they saw on the pitch.
"I'm dealing with the situation, trying to figure out why we keep having these disastrous results. Hopefully, I can find a solution sooner rather than later," Rooney said. The team will have a chance to redeem themselves and bring some joy to their fans when they face Bristol City on Saturday in the Championship.
Meanwhile, Norwich manager Johannes Hoff Thorup had a much more positive outlook following the game, although he wasn't completely satisfied. "We could have done better in many aspects, but that's the kind of environment we're trying to create here. Of course, it's fantastic to win a home game 6-1, but it's not everything," Thorup shared in an interview with BBC Radio Norfolk. He emphasized the importance of constantly improving and focusing on key areas of the game. "I celebrated for two and a half minutes, and now we're already looking ahead to the next match."
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