Louis Van Gaal has insisted that Wayne Rooney playing in midfield improves his Manchester United side, despite not yet scoring a goal in 2015.
Rooney has found himself as part of a midfield diamond over the last couple of months as LVG looks to balance a side which also contains Falcao, Robin van Persie and Angel Di Maria.
And despite not even registering a single shot on target so far in the last six weeks, the Dutchman is happy with the way Rooney is sacrificing his goals for the greater good of the team.
He said: “I have to look for the better balance and I think until now because of Rooney we have a better balance in midfield,” he said.
“I was very pleased how he replaced Daley Blind in the number six position.
“He showed composure and of course he was also today the Rooney that I want to see but he has showed that he can play in every position.
“Maybe he can better play in a striker’s position but then I have a problem in midfield.”
With the lack of midfield options, it’s anticipated that United will have a busy summer transfer window in order to bulk up their options in the middle of the pitch.
By Matt Derrig
