Louis van Gaal has revealed that Wayne Rooney didn’t want to play as a striker against Norwich City.
The Manchester United captain was originally set to play in midfield for the clash at Carrow Road but due to Anthony Martial’s injury during the warm-up, he started the match in attack.
Rooney provided the assist for Juan Mata’s winner, which has put United just a point behind Manchester City in fourth place.
"I don't think he was very happy with me that I decided to put him in the striker's position,” Van Gaal said after the victory.
“But Januzaj had played 45 minutes yesterday so I couldn't put him in the starting lineup today. But Rooney did very well to assist Juan Mata. He would have played No.10.”...
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