Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal backs Wayne Rooney to score goals

“Then people think he is coming to Manchester United”.

“Hopefully the players selected will go out and show the right level of commitment, the right level of discipline, the right level of football, that we are looking for”.

“Wayne scored… only it was not allowed”, said Van Gaal.

“Because every day I am updated by him and I trust him“. Van Gaal’s side dominated possession and had multiple chances to score, yet just could not find the final finishing touch.

Manchester United and manager Louis van Gaal are too stubborn, according to ex-Real Madrid man Francisco Buyo. “Normally it would be not easy, but we have the quality to win there as well”, he added.

There were also reports that Pedro had turned down United because of Van Gaal’s managerial style.

Van Gaal also commented that the club were looking at potential incoming transfers, but stopped sort of commenting on any individuals. I am really impressed with the facilities. We have 28 players.

Much was made last season of United’s leaky backline but having started the new campaign with two clean sheets, they have conceded fewer goals than any other team since November 8 a year ago.

“It’s always hard because I have to protect the club, protect the the player, protect my team. When we buy it has to be a contribution to our selection and not against any price”, Van Gaal is quoted in the Manchester Evening News.

There is a theory that Rooney is now best suited to playing behind another forward and United have moved to remedy the situation by bidding for Southampton forward Sadio Mane. “I’ve seen that Memphis was modest in his answers to the media after his two goals and assist”. I don’t want to interfere. “I think it’s a very good solution because we can spare them both for the big moments”.

But Rooney has responded with a blunt assessment of his display at Villa Park and is targeting Newcastle United this weekend as he bids to score his first club goal since April.

“He said ‘fantastic” a few times. In that process we make decisions and I think when we wanted Pedro, it was not any problem. For me it’s unbelievable because he is one of a few players saying such things. But Rooney won’t let any criticism bother him.