adminWayne Rooney has offered a timely boost of optimism to West Ham United as the relegation battle intensifies.
While many believe the drop will come down to either West Ham or Tottenham Hotspur, Rooney has insisted that Leeds United should not be ruled out of the danger zone.
Leeds, managed by Daniel Farke, were held to a draw at home by Brentford last weekend. However, Rooney was far from impressed with their display.
Speaking after the weekend’s action, the former Manchester United striker dismissed suggestions that the relegation fight is now a two-team race.
According to Rooney, Leeds remain firmly in the mix after what he described as a poor performance. He noted that they lacked attacking intent, rarely threatened in front of goal, and failed to deliver quality crosses into the box.
He also pointed to an unusual factor at Elland Road—the home supporters. Rooney observed that the typically passionate Leeds crowd appeared nervous, which in turn seemed to affect the team’s energy and confidence on the pitch.
Despite sitting four points above West Ham, Leeds have struggled for form, failing to win a league match since early February. Rooney believes that if both the players and fans continue to show signs of tension, West Ham could close the gap.
With the two sides potentially heading into a decisive clash on the final day at the London Stadium, the relegation battle could be set for a dramatic conclusion.
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