Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United dealt further blow as Arjen Robben nears fitness
Manchester United's Champions League hopes have been dealt another blow with the news Arjen Robben is set to be fit for the return leg at Old Trafford next week. [LNB]The flying Dutchman sat out Tuesday night's 2-1 triumph over the Red Devils with a calf problem but coach Louis van Gaal has said the Dutch winger is likely to feature in Bayern's weekend match with league-leaders.[LNB]'Arjen is doing well, he has no problems for Saturday,' he said. 'We travel to Schalke with no injuries.'[LNB] Fit: Arjen Robben is likely to feature at Old Trafford in the Champions League[LNB] United meanwhile face an anxious wait over their star turn, Wayne Rooney who left the Allianz Arena on crutches. The striker lay stricken on the floor as Bayern surged upfield to nick what could prove to be a crucial second goal deep into stoppage time. [LNB]In the Bundesliga Bayern sit two points behind Schalke going into Saturday's match, but club president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes the victory over United can spur the team on to bigger things.[LNB]'We will have a tailwind behind us going to Schalke on Saturday,' he said. 'We want to go there and emerge as league leaders. This is a very big game, but we know our team has quality and is able to win these games.'[LNB] PICTURE SPECIAL: Wayne Rooney prepares to jet home as Manchester United and England fans keep fingers crossedThat sinking feeling: Wayne Rooney's injury history doesn't bode well for crocked starWayne Rooney injury nightmare: Manchester United and England fans pray striker has not broken his foot... againMartin Samuel: Not since Cinderella has so much rested on one footMunich Match Zone: Manchester United's golden oldies blow leadWayne Rooney in agony after injuring ankle: World Cup fear for United starMANCHESTER UNITED FC
