Source: Telegraph
Manchester United v AC Milan: Ronaldinho confident Wayne Rooney can be stopped
Rooney, declared fit to for Champions League duty tonight, scored twice in the San Siro to give United a 3-2 aggregate lead. [LNB]And Ronaldinho, also on target in the first leg, says stopping United's top scorer is Milan's priority. [LNB]"Rooney was incredible in the first match," said Ronaldinho. [LNB]"We have watched videos of the game and the key to victory for us will be stopping him receiving the ball close to our penalty area. [LNB]"If we can stop him our own options soar. We can beat United. As far as I am concerned, this match is like the Champions League final itself. I see a very attacking game with many goals."[LNB]Milan coach Leonardo also paid tribute to Rooney, claiming the England striker has improved since Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford. [LNB]"Rooney is a fixed point of reference in the United team," said the Brazilian. [LNB]"It is incredible to see the way he has developed, grown and matured as a player. [LNB]"Maybe it has had something to do with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving because it meant he needed to step up." [LNB]
