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German former international Lothar Matthaus is a trademark throughout the world, he is considered by Diego Maradona himself as the toughest rival he ever faced. This man's greatness in football history comes due to his capability to become versatile and evolve as he grew older. Starting in a more offensive role during his early years, Matthaus started to realize that as he became a slower version of himself, he also gained passing skills that allowed him to play a different role.
This is the reason why he lasted for so many years with Germany, the reason why he won so many trophies and the reason why he feels so identified with Wayne Rooney. The England skipper is going through a change as fundamental as the one he suffered back in the day, which is why he has some useful advice for him and believes this will be a second youth for the Manchester United man.
Talking to the Sun, Matthaus said: "A lot has changed since, most importantly at United under Jose Mourinho, and I think it was right for Sam Allardyce to hand him the captain's armband for the World Cup campaign. Working with Mourinho is helping him. When they talk about football, it will be in a language he understands because that is how Mourinho tries to form a bond with his important players.
"From a distance, it didn't look as if Rooney and Louis van Gaal had a great relationship but Mourinho knows how to treat superstars. It means Rooney comes back into the international set-up with a different mindset and approach. Rooney has known the position from a young age and can continue to score goals and play for two more years. He still has a lot of quality and in a young team his experience can be important. Mourinho wants him to be a leader of his team and Allardyce will be the same."
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