At the age of 18, Rooney signed with Manchester United and rapidly established himself as a prominent character at Old Trafford.
He finally established the all-time scoring record for the club. Mainoo, on the other hand, is making his mark despite playing for an inferior squad.
The young midfielder impressed during United’s 1-0 loss against Arsenal on Sunday.
He played with Sofyan Amrabat in the middle of the field, but Leandro Trossard scored the game’s lone goal. Despite the difficulties that United has been facing, the young midfielder was able to perform admirably.
Before the game, Rooney expressed his reservations regarding the excessive reliance that United has placed on the 19-year-old player throughout the current season.
It was pointed out by him that, in contrast to Mainoo, he had the advantage of having experienced colleagues to guide him through his early years, which assisted him in being able to navigate his blunders.
According to Rooney, who was interviewed by Sky Sports, “I had senior players around me who helped me through these early errors.”
“Mainoo, on the other hand, is frequently required to take the lead, which is an excessive amount for him to handle at this very moment.
It is only natural that his performance and confidence will decrease, and he requires some protection, which I do not believe he is now receiving.