Fergie book won't worry Wayne, insists Moyes after former boss reveals striker asked to leave Old Trafford

Fergie book won't worry Wayne, insists Moyes after former boss reveals striker asked to leave Old Trafford

David Moyes insists that Sir Alex Ferguson’s new autobiography will not re-open Wayne Rooney’s rift with Manchester United.
Ferguson has repeated his contentious claim that Rooney asked to leave Old Trafford at the end of last season after falling out with his former manager.
The England striker seems to be more settled after a turbulent summer in which he was the subject of a £30million bid from Chelsea, and Moyes is confident that he will not be upset by Ferguson’s new claims.

Spotlight: David Moyes at Tuesday's Champions League press conference

Relaxed: Moyes was all smiles as he met the press

Evans above: Moyes, who was joined by Jonny Evans, answered a string of questions on Sir Alex Ferguson's book

No problem: David Moyes says Sir Alex Ferguson's book will not cause any issues for Wayne Rooney

Reveal: Ferguson wrote that Rooney asked to leave Old Trafford last season

Asked if he had any concerns, Moyes said: ‘None. I think Wayne is completely focused on his football. He has been since the first day of pre-season. He is in good form, looking after himself and playing well.
‘Alex Ferguson can do what he wishes. He is his own man. Certainly everyone at Old Trafford will love to hear what he can say, certainly the supporters will. He is someone with great knowledge so I’m sure everyone will enjoy reading it.
‘I’m sure when the time arises I will. I’ve not got much time in this job, that’s for sure.’ 

Misunderstanding: Moyes has revealed that quotes attributed to Patrice Evra saying he could leave Old Trafford were misinterpreted

Moyes confirmed that Adnan Januzaj is eligible for Wednesday night’s game against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford after his promotion to United’s Champions League squad, and that Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley are his chief injury doubts for the Group A tie.
‘Januzaj is now available,’ he said. ‘The way his date of birth and time here works out. He is an exciting young player and he is making good progress. He is an exceptional talent. He is someone who is going to play a big part in the future of Manchester United.’
Moyes, who also dismissed suggestions that Javier Hernandez could be sold in January, believes that Patrice Evra was ‘misinterpreted’ over comments in the French media saying that he could leave United for ‘personal reasons’.
‘I have not spoken to Pat about it,’ he said. ‘I have just seen that today. I don’t know how you in France think about Pat but I know in Manchester we think very highly about him. He is an excellent player, fantastic in the dressing-room and I can only say good things about him.’

Champions League debut: Adnan Januzaj is eligible to face Real Sociedad

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