David Moyes does not want Wayne Rooney to change his aggressive style of play — even if it lands him in trouble.
The Manchester United forward has been back to his best form but was lucky not to be sent off in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Cardiff after a wild swipe at Jordon Mutch.
The United manager, in Leverkusen for tonight’s Champions League Group A clash, said: “I want Wayne to have fire in his belly. He plays better when he is tough and aggressive. I don’t want him to be kicking at anybody but I want him to keep being aggressive.
“He plays with his heart as well as the skills he has got in abundance.That is the way he is and that is the way he was when he was at Everton with me. That is what a lot of people have said might have been missing from his game last season.
“It is certainly not missing now. He has the hunger and desire back.”
Moyes has been widely credited for the improvement in Rooney’s demeanour, which looks likely to end with the 28-year-old signing a contract extension.
Rooney will lead United’s attack in the absence of Robin van Persie, who has groin and toe injuries.
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