Source: Telegraph
Manchester United v Bayern Munich: Wayne Rooney misses training; John O'Shea returns
But the Premier League champions were boosted by Irish midfielder John O'Shea training ahead of a possible first-team return almost five months after sustaining a thigh injury while playing for Ireland against France. [LNB]United must overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit against the Germans at Old Trafford to seal a Champions League semi-final date against either Lyon or Bordeaux. [LNB] Related ArticlesRobben on course for United clashVidic rallies United teammatesGiggs: United thrive under pressure'United won't risk Rooney'Rooney could face BayernI expect Manchester United to beat Bayern Munich but only justAnd Rooney, who suffered minor ankle ligament damage in the Allianz Arena last Tuesday, is battling to make a surprise comeback tomorrow night. [LNB]Although the 24 year-old was ruled out for 'two to three' weeks' by Sir Alex Ferguson just last Friday, his progress over the last few days has raised the possibility of Rooney making the bench against Bayern. [LNB]He has already spent time on the exercise bikes and water treadmill at Carrington since suffering the injury. [LNB]But although Ferguson is prepared to wait until the last minute for Rooney to prove his fitness, the player's failure to participate in the 15-minute session in front of the TV cameras today suggests that he is still some way from being fit to play. [LNB]Ferguson has made it clear he will not jeopardise Rooney's long-term fitness by risking him against Bayern unless he is convinced that the 34-goal forward is fit to be involved. [LNB]The injury sustained by the player following a challenge by Bayern's Mario Gomez is not as serious as United first feared and, although the club are publicly insisting that the Manchester derby on Apr 17 is his likeliest return date, there remains a chance, however slight, that he could play some part against Bayern. [LNB]Ferguson is likely to give an injury update on Rooney when he holds his pre-match press conference at Old Trafford at 1pm today. [LNB]
