IMO he wasn't treated that greatly. He wasn't in his normal forward role, for a good portion and often saw the bench early or entirely.
In our biggest game against Real, he started on the sidelines. I think his ego has been bruised, and he wants to feel wanted again -- especially in his prime, as a starter.
I saw tons of footage of Fergie getting frustrated with him --- but some of this befalls him too.
Moyes may be able to come in with the Olive branch, and use him properly again, but then we visit the same ol'' we have FOUR world class strikers.. arguably a fifth as Young can play there too.
We have a logjam on the wings. Zaha, Valencia, Nani, Young..
Does Rooney split the CM role with Cleverly, Kagawa and Carrick?
If his decision is no, someone has to go and perhaps he's taken it upon himself to be that odd man out.
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