Rooney out for two to four weeks

31 March 2010 13:44
Early reports suggest Wayne Rooney will be out for two to four weeks, after spraining his ankle in last night's Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.

- Rooney injury could be a blessing for England

Rooney fell awkwardly on his right ankle in the dying seconds of United's 2-1 first-leg defeat, prompting fears for his fitness ahead of this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

But sources suggest the 24-year-old has been diagnosed with a minor ankle sprain, and should be back in action in under a month.

- Football.co.uk staff

Source: DSG