Kai Rooney made the candid admission that ‘life can’t get worse’ as she shared a snap of himself on crutches to Instagram after suffering an injury.
The knock comes after the young footballer, just 15, took a major step in his bid to follow in his father Wayne’s footsteps as he earned a surprising call-up to Manchester United’s Under-19 squad.
Just weeks later he bagged his first goal for the Under-18s with a left-footed volley rifled into the top corner against Middlesbrough.
But it seems the youngster has now suffered a major setback, with an injury leaving him on crutches and likely side-lined for an extended period.
The Red Devils academy prospect shared a photo to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday of himself wearing a boot accompanied with a heartbreaking caption.
It read: ‘Life can’t get any worse [crying emoji]’.
Wayne Rooney’s son Kai scored his first goal for Manchester United’s U-18s last month
The left-footer, just 15, rifled a volley into the top corner in the fixture against Middlesbrough
The youngster has however now picked up an injury. Sharing a photo of himself on crutches to his Instagram Stories, the nepo baby wrote: ‘Life can’t get any worse’
It’s currently unclear exactly what injury the youngster has picked up and how long it will keep him out of action.
Capable of playing as a striker or out wide, Kai impressed for United at the Super Cup NI in Northern Ireland earlier this summer – a tournament which his father Wayne player in many years ago for Everton.
Wayne and wife Coleen were ever-present throughout the tournament, cheering from the stands alongside their younger sons Kit and Cass.
They also took time out to enjoy the local attractions – including a visit to Curry’s Fun Park in Portrush, where Wayne and his sons were spotted on the bumper cars. The couple posed for photos with staff and mingled with onlookers, drawing praise for their down-to-earth demeanour.
After the final, Wayne posted a proud message on social media: ‘Great few days in Coleraine for the SuperCupNI. Well done to Kai and the Manchester United lads on a brilliant effort throughout the tournament. Congratulations to Southampton on the win. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.’
When asked about offering advice to his eldest son, Wayne said he prefers a hands-off approach. ‘He just plays, that’s what he’s always done. It’s unfair to expect too much — he’s only 15. But he handles the pressure of his surname very well.’
Kai joined United’s academy in 2020 at the age of 11 and has steadily worked his way through the youth ranks. His playing style draws natural comparisons to his father, while staff at United have praised his composure, movement off the ball, and eye for goal.
The oldest son of Wayne and Colleen Rooney, he was born in November 2009.
