‘Life can’t get worse’ – Kai Rooney left devastated just one month after Man United call-up

Kai Rooney revealed his heartbreak after an injury left the Manchester United starlet on crutches. The son of ex-United and England hero Wayne claimed he was at his lowest ebb after sharing images of himself with the crutches. kairooney.10Kai Rooney had been in superb form for Manchester United’s academy before his injury[/caption] Kai informed fans of his setback on Instagram The 15-year-old posted the picture on Instagram alongside the caption “life can’t get worse”, alongside a crying emoji. The post showed Kai wearing a medical boot while using crutches. The extent of the injury is currently unknown but by the looks of things, Kai could be out of action for a significant period. He has been a part of the United academy since the age of 11 after joining the set-up back in 2020. How is Kai developing in Man United’s academy? Prior to the injury, Kai had made a strong start to the season which resulted in him earning a call up to United’s Under-19 squad. It was there that he was playing alongside prospects aged up to four years older than him. Kai subsequently toasted his call-up with a superb strike for the Under 18s. He fired a stunning left-footed volley into the top corner reminiscent of his dad Wayne in his prime. The forward was later selected in the United squad for a prestigious tournament in Croatia. However, since then he has featured for the U18s and netted in the 5-0 win over Middlesbrough U18s. @kairooney.10Kai has already became accustomed to the taste of silverware[/caption] Dad Wayne lifted the Premier League title five times during his glittering careerGetty - Contributor Kai boasts a unique skillset and, similarly to his father, operates in a central position for Manchester United despite his ability to feature in wide areas. Wayne recently admitted that he tries not to impart too much football advice on his son, instead preferring to let Kai play the way he sees fit. “I just let him play,” the Manchester United legend told BBC Sport. “I think they started the competition well, they won 3-0, he scored the penalty and got an assist. So I think he started OK. He just plays and that’s all he’s done during his time playing. “I think it’s very unfair for anyone to expect him to go and do all kinds. He’s just playing, he’s a 15-year-old boy playing his football, enjoying it. Of course he gets different attention to a lot of his team-mates but I think he handles that really well. “He has great coaches at Manchester United, so I take a stand off approach. Kai joined United back in 2020 and has since impressed the club’s academy ranksTwitter @WayneRooney “I speak to him, but for me it’s all about his mentality and his mindset, to make sure he keeps enjoying it – that’s the main thing for me.”

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‘Life can’t get worse’ – Kai Rooney left devastated just one month after Man United call-up

Kai Rooney revealed his heartbreak after an injury left the Manchester United starlet on crutches.

The son of ex-United and England hero Wayne claimed he was at his lowest ebb after sharing images of himself with the crutches.

Kai Rooney had been in superb form for Manchester United’s academy before his injury[/caption]

Kai informed fans of his setback on Instagram

The 15-year-old posted the picture on Instagram alongside the caption “life can’t get worse”, alongside a crying emoji.

The post showed Kai wearing a medical boot while using crutches.

The extent of the injury is currently unknown but by the looks of things, Kai could be out of action for a significant period.

He has been a part of the United academy since the age of 11 after joining the set-up back in 2020.

How is Kai developing in Man United’s academy?

Prior to the injury, Kai had made a strong start to the season which resulted in him earning a call up to United’s Under-19 squad.

It was there that he was playing alongside prospects aged up to four years older than him.

Kai subsequently toasted his call-up with a superb strike for the Under 18s.

He fired a stunning left-footed volley into the top corner reminiscent of his dad Wayne in his prime.

The forward was later selected in the United squad for a prestigious tournament in Croatia.

However, since then he has featured for the U18s and netted in the 5-0 win over Middlesbrough U18s.

Kai has already became accustomed to the taste of silverware[/caption]

Dad Wayne lifted the Premier League title five times during his glittering career

Kai boasts a unique skillset and, similarly to his father, operates in a central position for Manchester United despite his ability to feature in wide areas.

Wayne recently admitted that he tries not to impart too much football advice on his son, instead preferring to let Kai play the way he sees fit.

“I just let him play,” the Manchester United legend told BBC Sport. “I think they started the competition well, they won 3-0, he scored the penalty and got an assist. So I think he started OK. He just plays and that’s all he’s done during his time playing.

“I think it’s very unfair for anyone to expect him to go and do all kinds. He’s just playing, he’s a 15-year-old boy playing his football, enjoying it.

Of course he gets different attention to a lot of his team-mates but I think he handles that really well.

“He has great coaches at Manchester United, so I take a stand off approach.

Kai joined United back in 2020 and has since impressed the club’s academy ranks

“I speak to him, but for me it’s all about his mentality and his mindset, to make sure he keeps enjoying it – that’s the main thing for me.”