Wayne Rooney spotted for the first time since fans expressed concern for Manchester United legend’s health during Old Trafford appearance

Wayne Rooney has been spotted for the first time since his appearances at Manchester United‘s 3-0 defeat by Tottenham at Old Trafford sparked concern among the Red Devils fanbase. 

The Plymouth Argyle boss was captured by Sky Sports’ cameras on Sunday evening as Erik ten Hag‘s side slumped to a disappointing loss. However, his condition just three years after retiring left supporters worried.

‘He looks really bad’, one account posted in response. ‘Hang in there, Wayne,’ another said, perhaps in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. ‘Rooney looks older than his age,’ a third added. ‘He needs to take care of himself.’ 

Two days on and the 38-year-old has been spotted arriving at Turf Moor for his side’s Championship clash against Burnley. 

Rooney has been in good spirits in recent weeks after steering Argyle to two wins from their last four league games, boosting their survival bid. Plymouth currently sit 16th in the division after claiming an impressive 3-1 win over Luton last time out.

The 38-year-old had sparked concern for his health after his photo was shared on social media

Rooney confessed in 2022 that he only had one suit that still fit him after being ribbed over his appearance by Jamie Carragher on Sky’s Monday Night Football.

Carragher noticed Rooney was wearing the same suit, shirt and tie combination from his Premier League Hall of Fame induction a fortnight before the show.

Rooney responded: ‘Do you know what? There’s a reason behind that. 

‘Obviously, over the last year, I’ve put a little bit of weight on. So it’s actually the only suit what’ll fit me at the minute – I’ve got to get the most out of it.’

X users urged Rooney to take better care of himself after spotting him at Old Trafford

Rooney has previously opened up on his fight to avoid piling on the pounds during his career

Rooney has previously opened up on his fight to avoid piling on the pounds during his trophy-laden playing career, writing in his 2012 book My Decade In The Premier League: ‘I’m like most blokes, I put on a few pounds after a holiday. 

‘Even if I don’t train for a week, I put on two or three.’