Source: SKY_Sports
Rooney out of Bolton game
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's game against Bolton on Saturday due to a calf strain, while the club are waiting to hear if Dimitar Berbatov will be available.[LNB] The England striker has picked up a minor knock and will not be risked at Old Trafford, although he could feature in United's midweek UEFA Champions League game at CSKA Moscow.[LNB]"Calf injuries can be troublesome," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.[LNB]"We are trying our best to get him fit for Wednesday but I have my doubts on that. But Wayne should be fit for the Liverpool game.[LNB]"We know how difficult these things can be so we will not be taking any chances with the Moscow trip."[LNB]Ferguson's striker conundrum is further exacerbated by Berbatov's possible absence due to his girlfriend giving birth in midweek.[LNB]The in-form front-man, who bagged a quickfire international hat-trick in midweek, has not yet returned from Bulgaria and is a real doubt for Saturday.[LNB]Ferguson will now almost certainly call on Michael Owen in their absence, with the England hopeful desperate for playing time having been given scant opportunity to impress to date.[LNB]Fit again Edwin van der Sar will reclaim his place in United's goal at the expense of Ben Foster.[LNB]For the veteran Dutchman it is a welcome first appearance of the season after he broke two fingers during a friendly with Bayern Munich in July.[LNB]"Edwin plays tomorrow," said Ferguson.[LNB]"He had a reserve game 10 days ago and has come through that fine. He has been training for quite a spell now but with a hand injury you don't take any chances and that game has given him a good confidence boost." [LNB]
