#PremierLeague.. Van Gaal:- I'm not afraid to drop Roone

Manchester United manager confident defence can cope with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, who needs one more goal to beat Ruud van Nistelrooy's Premier League record

Louis van Gaal is adamant he would drop Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney
if his performances were not up to scratch.
United captain Rooney has scored just twice in 11 Premier League appearances this term but is expected to be in the starting line-up when his team-mates play leaders Leicester City on Saturday.
Manager Van Gaal denied he selects Rooney because of his role as skipper and instead highlighted the benefits of picking the 30-year-old striker.




"Wayne is doing a lot, has a very great contribution in the team. I am very satisfied with him," the Dutchman said.
Asked if Rooney is worthy of his place on merit, Van Gaal added: "Yes, of course. Otherwise he is out of the team.
"At this moment, he doesn't play in the striker's position, [Anthony] Martial is playing there. But it is possible he shall play other matches there. It depends not always on the quality and shape of the player at the moment, but also the game plan."