Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney, has thanked managed Louis van Gaal, for giving the squad Christmas Day off to spend time with their families.
Before this year, United players always reported for training every December 25. But Van Gaal has broken that tradition this year.
The Red Devils welcome Newcastle United on Boxing Day, as they look to maintain their recent surge up the league table.
“We’re not training on Christmas Day this year because we’ll be spending it at home, which will be good for the foreign players and those of us with children,” Rooney said.
“It must be strange for the new players to have more games than ever over Christmas, having had the time off previously.
“They have to adapt and be ready for it, while being aware of the fixture list. I’m sure they’ll be prepared for the upcoming games.”
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