Manchester United hold crisis talks with Wayne Rooney leading stars asking boss Louis van Gaal to change his methods

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was vocal in discussions with manager Louis van Gaal
Louis van Gaal held crisis talks with senior Manchester United players following last Saturday's disastrous 2-1 defeat against Norwich City at Old Trafford.
United captain Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Chris Smalling and Juan Mata were among the most vocal players involved in the full and frank discussion with the Dutchman.
The latest exchange of views focused on his hardline training methods, the nature of his strict regime and the tactics used by the team on matchdays
Manager Van Gaal is under pressure following a poor run of form, with his side winless in over a month



Rooney and his team-mates took part in a full and frank discussion with the Dutchman after the latest defeat



United's players believe the club's crippling injury list is being caused by over-training and have asked the Dutchman to ease off in some of the sessions.
Van Gaal is also facing a Spanish revolt by Mata and Ander Herrera, who fear their confused playing role at Old Trafford threatens their selection in Spain's squad for the European Championship.