Five Manchester United Players Louis Van Gaal’s Tactics Have Hit Hardest, Including Di Maria & Rooney

2) Wayne Rooney

Despite a good run of goals at the start of the season, Wayne Rooney has been mostly used in midfield by van Gaal and looks unable to influence the game as much as he’d like.

What makes it all the stranger is that United have other players who could fill that role better that aren’t getting as much playing time as a result of Rooney’s use there.