By Ayomide Tayo
Manchester United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson has put an end to the speculation that Wayne Rooney would be leaving the club in the summer. Speculation about Rooney’s future at Old Trafford has been high since he didn’t start against Real Madrid.
A lot of analysts wondered why England’s best footballer couldn’t get a starting place against Real Madrid. Sir Alex has come out to say the reason why Rooney came off the bench against Real Madrid was purely for tactical reasons.
“Danny Welbeck is the best player we have in terms of operating in a double role. We had to choke Xabi Alonso‘s ability to control the game, which Danny did, and that took away Alonso’s control of the game and his ability to go further forward and be an attacking player” said Sir Alex on why Danny Welbeck was chosen over Rooney.
This season, Wayne Rooney has played second fiddle to Robin Van Persie whose goals have made him United’s first choice striker.
