Source: Telegraph
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney set to be out of action for 'up to four weeks'
The Manchester United striker was hurt in the final minute of Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League loss at Bayern Munich. He scored his 34th goal of the season in the second minute of the game at Allianz Arena. [LNB]The sight of Rooney lying on the turf in pain led to fears the England striker might be out for several months and could even miss the World Cup. [LNB] Related ArticlesAlan Shearer: Wayne Rooney vital for England's World Cup bidInjured Wayne Rooney starts journey homeA nation holds its breath. Again.United's striker optionsWayne Rooney foot injuriesVan Gaal: I hope Rooney isn't seriously injuredEngland coach Fabio Capello said the injury was terrible news. [LNB]"I think he will have a scan tomorrow," Capello said. "I'm not happy when a player from the England team is injured, it's terrible. It's not a good thing for me. I will speak to him this evening or tomorrow morning." [LNB]Sky Sports News, quoting unnamed sources, said an initial examination in Germany indicated that Rooney had only a sprain and wouldn't be sidelined longer than a month. [LNB]Rooney is extremely doubtful for Saturday's Premier League match with Chelsea at Old Trafford. The result is likely to have a major effect on the title race, with United only a point ahead of Chelsea at the top of the standings. [LNB]With Michael Owen out for the rest of the season, United would be left with Dimitar Berbatov as the team's only senior forward if Rooney, who has been in spectacular scoring form, is ruled out for a long spell.[LNB]
