A calf injury has ruled
Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United's game with Bolton
on Saturday and
Dimitar Berbatov could also be absent, raising real
fears of an attacking crisis for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wayne Rooney in action against Ukraine.
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Rooney missed England's victory over Belarus on Wednesday having
sustained a calf problem during his country's defeat to Ukraine
last weekend and the injury will also impact on his club's
fortunes.
The striker will also miss the game against Bolton at Old
Trafford and is also a doubt for the midweek trip to play CSKA
Moscow in the Champions League.
Having scored a hat-trick for Bulgaria on Wednesday, United
would naturally turn to Berbatov in Rooney's absence but the
striker may not be available for the visit of Bolton as his partner
has given birth and Ferguson is waiting to assess his frame of
mind.
However, Michael Owen is available
following a groin problem and Edwin van der Sar will
also make his first appearance of the season when replacing
Ben Foster in goal.
"Calf injuries can be troublesome,'' said Ferguson. "We are
trying our best to get him fit for Wednesday but I have my doubts
on that. But Wayne should be fit for the Liverpool game [on October
25]. We know how difficult these things can be so we will not be
taking any chances with the Moscow trip.
"Edwin plays tomorrow. He had a reserve game ten days ago and
has come through that fine. He has been training for quite a spell
now but with a hand injury you don't take any chances and that game
has given him a good confidence boost."
OK..so..at least edwin come back. Hm..so sudden so many
footballer wife give birth huh