Wayne Rooney’s succession may already be assured at Manchester United! At only 16 years old, Kai Rooney, eldest son of the Red Devils legend, produced an exceptional performance this Tuesday with the Mancunian U18s. During the big victory against Burnley (6-0), the young striker scored a quadruple. Starting at the forefront of the attack with number 9 behind his back, he opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a left-footed shot into the area. Returning from the locker room, he doubled the lead from the penalty spot (49th), before scoring a hat-trick with a header from a corner (63rd). Three minutes later, he scored his fourth goal after eliminating a defender and resisting a second before finishing with his right foot. A demonstration which obviously did not escape Manchester United supporters.
Already a scorer against Nottingham Forest (1-1) on October 17, then decisive passer in the success against Liverpool (6-3), Kai Rooney is starting to make a name for himself in the club’s youth teams. On social networks, some supporters are even humorously demanding his presence in the professional squad for the trip to Chelsea next Saturday. A reaction which says a lot about the current difficulties of the Red Devils, only 16th in the Premier League with seven points after eight days. For his part, the young striker, who will celebrate his 17th birthday next Monday, continues his progress with the U18s, currently second in their championship.
