Xavi tips Rooney to shine in midfield

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes Wayne Rooney must drop into midfield if he wants to prolong his career with Manchester United in the Premier League.Rooney has failed to impress for United this season, scoring just two Premier League goals in nine appearances, raising doubts over the captain’s ability to lead the line in Manchester.

World Cup winner Xavi, who left Barca for Qatari outfit Al Sadd in the off-season, believes it is time for the 30-year-old to play a deeper role.
“Personally I think Rooney still has much to offer, but maybe it’s time for him to adapt,” Xavi said.
“You get to an age and you can’t play the game you once used to, you can’t cover the ground you used to