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Wayne Rooney does not believe the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson was the most tactically sound manager he played under at Manchester United.
Wayne Rooney has sparked controversy by naming Louis van Gaal as the 'tactically the best' manager he has worked under, despite his successful tenure under Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former Manchester United forward spent the majority of his career at Old Trafford under the legendary Red Devils boss until Ferguson's retirement in 2013.
Subsequently, Rooney played under David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, and Jose Mourinho.
However, he credits the Dutchman, Van Gaal, with the best tactical knowledge among the three managers.
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Rooney says Van Gaal was better than Ferguson tactically
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast from Sky Bet, the 38-year-old said:
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“I remember Louis van Gaal when he came in – I thought tactically he was the best I’ve worked with.
It is not the first time that Rooney has made his bold claim. He was full of praise for the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss back in 2019 during his time with DC United.
“Van Gaal is by far the best coach I have worked with - one hundred percent,” Rooney said.
“His tactical skills, his way of preparing, and his attention to the finest details, I found amazing. I admired that in him. I had never looked at stuff like that before.”
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