Barcelona legend Xavi believes Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney can still play at the highest level if he lessens his playing time.
According to the Spaniard, the 31-year-old still has the ability to impress, but he needs to stop aiming to play in every game for the Red Devils.
Manager Jose Mourinho has dropped his captain in recent weeks after a dismal run of form which also saw the forward left out of the England starting line-up.
‘With all respect to The MLS, China, and other leagues, Wayne Rooney is not ready for that yet. In two or three seasons maybe, but at his age it is not the time,’ Xavi told Goal.
‘A player of his ability at his age needs to be playing in one of Europe’s top leagues.
‘I still think he has a lot to offer Manchester United but if either him or the club decide not to continue that relationship, I know he would offer something to all the top clubs in Europe.
‘Rooney has always played with so much energy and he may need to adjust his role and play a little deeper, but his quality is still there to see.
‘As you get older there are other things you need to accept like you can’t play three games in a week or 50 games a season, but if you are willing to adapt you can still play at the highest level.
‘Wayne Rooney has been one of the best players in Europe over the last ten years – and that has not changed overnight – he still has a lot to offer.’
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