David Moyes has admitted that he does not know if Wayne Rooney is happy at Old Trafford or not.
The England striker bagged a brace and an assist, as Manchester United opened their Champions League campaign, with a 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.
When he was asked about the 28-year-old’s state of mind after the game, Moyes said he is not sure himself, although the forward looks sharp in training and matches.
“I don’t know,” the United boss told ITV Sport. “I just know that he’s been great in training, he’s worked really hard, he’s fit, he looks fit and lean and he showed in his performance [on Tuesday] again.
“I’ve only seen a few goals, I’m only just here. I said a month ago he’s got a chance to join the real greats here with his goalscoring record.
“I thought his goals [against Leverkusen] were great, he got round the goalkeeper and that could’ve been the hat-trick, obviously his second at the time, but he deserved the ovation that he got, his performance was terrific.”
The former Everton boss, also expressed his delight at the understanding between Rooney and Robin van Persie.
“I think they’re both such good players – Robin’s goal as well was great,” Moyes added. “Robin could have had another one as well.
“I said a week or so ago if we could get those two scoring the goals and the ratio through the season then they’d be formidable and obviously it would help get us as many points as we can.
“It was a good night. We did a lot of good things, missed a couple of chances which kept it a little bit anxious at one or two moments but good job.”
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