Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi is confident embattled Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney will return to his goalscoring best.
Rooney's ability to produce at the highest level has been questioned this season amid his measly return of just two Premier League goals in 11 matches.
"Footballers go through stages when things don't go well, it might be a few months, look at Iniesta last season," Xavi told ESPN FC.
"People were critical of him; they said he wasn't the same player. What happened in the Champions League final, the biggest game? He was fantastic.
"But if you score an important goal then your confidence can soar. Confidence is the greatest variable in life, not just in football.
"[Rooney] scored an important goal [against CSKA Moscow]. He'll be back."
