Source: Telegraph
Wayne Rooney ruled out of Manchester United match against Bolton
Rooney, who sustained the injury during England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine last weekend, was hoping to recover in time to face Gary Megson's side at Old Trafford on Saturday.[LNB]The England striker had returned to United's Carrington training ground for treatment straight after the Ukraine defeat but has lost his battle to regain full fitness.[LNB] Related ArticlesManchester United v Bolton Wanderers: match previewOwen Hargreaves back in three weeksTop 10 Manchester United websitesFerguson to Defour: get well soonFerguson's letter of intent for DefourDimitar Berbatov scores hat-trick for BulgariaUnited manager Sir Alex Ferguson does retain an outside hope that Rooney will be available for Wednesday's Champions League trip to CSKA Moscow, although a return for the key clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Oct 25 is more likely. [LNB]"Calf injuries can be troublesome," said Ferguson. [LNB]"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. [LNB]"We know how difficult these things can be so we will not be taking any chances with the Moscow trip." [LNB]Edwin van der Sar, meanwhile, is set to make his first appearance of the season.[LNB]The Dutchman broke two fingers during a pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich but will replace Ben Foster between the sticks for the visit of Bolton.[LNB]Ferguson also confirmed Michael Own is available after a recent groin problem, although the Scot is still waiting for the return of Dimitar Berbatov, whose partner has had a baby in their native Bulgaria, to declare whether he is in the right frame of mind to play before deciding on his final line-up. [LNB][LNB]
