Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the winning goal for manchester United to give the club a win against Zorya Luhansk yesternight as the two teams met for Europa cup fixture.
The Swede was on the side to head into the net Rooney’s assist, which was United’s second effort on target, despite dominating at Old Trafford.
Zorya offered a little threat, although Sergio Romero had to be alert to save Paulinho’s shot just before the winner.
The win gives Manchester United recovery form after a winning three in a streak, just within nine days after suffering another three games defeat.
On Sunday, the devils will be at home to host Stoke City in English premier league.
Rooney was summoned from the bench with 25 minutes left and inadvertently set up the winner, scuffing a half-volley into the turf which fortuitously bounced up for Ibrahimovic to bundle in.
“Wayne gave us different positions and speed when the opposing team was getting tired,” said Mourinho.
“One week, three defeats. One week, three victories. But I was not depressed by the defeats and I am not over the moon with three wins,” said the 53-year-old Portuguese.
“It was difficult. We had our chances in the first half, we could have scored and it would have been a different match. But we didn’t.
“They kept organised and had plenty of players behind the ball but with players ready to do something on the counter-attack. It was difficult and we needed to win.”
Just like Mourinho, Zlatan was happy with the win against Zorya.
“It was not an easy game. We played well, created chances, but this is a typical game. When you don’t score in the beginning, the spaces get smaller and smaller. After the goal, we had more space but it was a decent game. We won and that is what counts after losing against Feyenoord.
“We could have done much more though, and I expect much more from the team. We did not score as we did against Leicester but it is good for confidence. If we continue this and step it up, we will do good.”