The Manchester United talisman has revealed why he was on the bench for the Fulham game and claimed that he had to be in top form in order to be selected regularly in the team.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 man out of his match day team at Old Trafford, caused shockwaves around the country, with many claiming that he would be leaving the club soon.
However, the player later confirmed that there was no such plan and that he was simply suffering from a lack of fitness, which is why Fergie chose to sideline him for the important first game at the Theatre of Dreams.
Rooney, being the work-horse that he is, relies on his abundant stamina and undying energy to influence proceedings, often tracking back to put in tackles and help his fellow defenders.
His importance to the side can be judged by the fact that he is always a regular starter when fit and only with the arrival of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 has he been given some breathing space.
With a slightly stocky build, concerns have been raised in the past over the player’s fitness, but his performances on the pitch is a testament to his professionalism and dedication to the United cause. But after picking up weight during the summer, he was
sidelined for the tie with the Cottagers, although he claims that he had it coming after being well off the mark at Goodison Park.
"As a striker, I need to work hard all the time. I need to be sharp, which means my fitness has to be right to play well. If it isn't, it shows. It would probably be different if I were a full-back. I could hide a bit, make fewer runs into the opposition
half and get away with it.”
"As a centre-forward for Manchester United, there's no place to hide. I've got to work as hard as I can, otherwise the manager will haul me off the pitch or drop me for the next game. I'm happy at Manchester United, despite the downs that sometimes take
place at a football club," said the talented front-man.
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