“Fair play to them” – Wayne Rooney makes unpopular claim about Chelsea ownership
Wayne Rooney has expressed support for Chelsea's ownership, acknowledging their efforts to rectify past mistakes. Despite significant investment, the team's performance has been underwhelming, leading to fan protests. Rooney believes that the new managerial appointment of Xabi Alonso is a positive step forward for the club.
- ▪Wayne Rooney praised Chelsea's ownership for recognizing their mistakes and attempting to fix them.
- ▪Chelsea's ownership has faced criticism from fans due to poor performance despite heavy investment in the squad.
- ▪The appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager is seen as a step in the right direction for the club.
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