Moyes to blame! Mourinho points the finger over Rooney
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Wayne Rooney unhappy because of David Moyes, claims Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho ha stoked the fire ahead of Chelseas crunch clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford by blaming David Moyes for unsettling Wayne Rooney.
The England striker has been agitating to leave the league champions all summer, with Chelsea who have had two bids rejected his preferred destination.
When asked if he anticipated a hostile reception from United fans because of his pursuit of Rooney, Mourinho replied: Why They are against me But I didnt say you will be a second choice for me.
We are trying to get a player that a manager told will be a second option for him.
We are not going for Van Persie. They dont have to be against me. If I say Ramires is a second option for me and he plays when Lampard is tired or injured and if someone comes here to get Ramires, nobody is upset.
Asked if it was Moyess fault, Mourinho said: Of course.
Back in mid-July, Moyes said: Overall my thought on Wayne is, if for any reason we had an injury to Robin van Persie, well need him.
This is quote sparked a backlash from the Rooney camp, who claimed the player was angry and confused, although United remain adamant to this day that the striker is not for sale.
Jose Mourinho ha stoked the fire ahead of Chelseas crunch clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford by blaming David Moyes for unsettling Wayne Rooney.
The England striker has been agitating to leave the league champions all summer, with Chelsea who have had two bids rejected his preferred destination.
When asked if he anticipated a hostile reception from United fans because of his pursuit of Rooney, Mourinho replied: Why They are against me But I didnt say you will be a second choice for me.
We are trying to get a player that a manager told will be a second option for him.
We are not going for Van Persie. They dont have to be against me. If I say Ramires is a second option for me and he plays when Lampard is tired or injured and if someone comes here to get Ramires, nobody is upset.
Asked if it was Moyess fault, Mourinho said: Of course.
Back in mid-July, Moyes said: Overall my thought on Wayne is, if for any reason we had an injury to Robin van Persie, well need him.
This is quote sparked a backlash from the Rooney camp, who claimed the player was angry and confused, although United remain adamant to this day that the striker is not for sale.
