under-performing up forward for the struggling
powerhouse,Soccerwayreports.
Rooney, 28, was handed the armband at United when Dutchman Van Gaal
took the reins in the close-season, however the club's fortunes have
not changed dramatically after their flop under David Moyes.
Moyes led United to a seventh-placed finish in 2013-14, sacked before
he served his first season out, while Van Gaal has managed just one
win in five league matches plus a dispiriting 4-0 League Cup defeat to
third-tier MK Dons.
The former Netherlands boss said Rooney was not up to standard,
despite scoring two goals so far, and said Radamel Falcao was more
likely to lead the line in future.
"We have played well, but can improve, and I was not so satisfied with
Rooney as a striker and (Juan) Mata as midfielder," Van Gaal said.
"That is why I changed. Rooney can play in more positions, he's a
multi-functional player and I have tried him in a striker's position.
"He has played well, but not spectacular. Falcao is a striker and I
think he can do it better."
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