Ahead of their upcoming match against Leeds United at Elland Road, Wayne Rooney is stressing the importance of silencing the home crowd for his Plymouth team.
Rooney, who has been working on improving his team’s consistency, understands the challenge of playing at Leeds’ iconic stadium. In a recent interview with Plymouth Argyle’s official club site, he spoke about the historic and intimidating atmosphere at Elland Road.
“We need to be able to handle the pressure and expectation of playing at a big club’s home ground. Our focus is on being more solid defensively, closing down spaces, and approaching the game with more aggression,” Rooney explained.
Leeds United, looking to narrow the gap in the league standings with leaders Sunderland, cannot afford to drop points in important matches like the upcoming one against Plymouth. Despite Plymouth being seen as underdogs, Leeds must not underestimate them, especially after their surprising victory over Sunderland earlier in the season.
As Daniel Farke’s team aims to keep their promotion hopes alive, remaining focused and avoiding complacency will be crucial. With the intense atmosphere at Elland Road adding to the pressure, Leeds must start the match strongly to secure a crucial win and challenge for the top spot in the league.
