Source: Telegraph
Wayne Rooney starts Manchester United's crunch tie with Bayern Munich
Rooney's rehabilitation comes a mere eight days after suffering an injury that was initially described as one that would sideline him for 2-3 weeks. [LNB]The United forward's right leg was immediately immobilised by a protective boot at the Allianz Arena after the injury caused by a Mario Gomez challenge during United's 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. [LNB] Related ArticlesMan United 3 Bayern Munich 2: as it happenedFerguson: away goal is 'big advantage'Robben: I do not regret rejecting United moveKing Louis adds swaggerGuessing game over Wayne RooneyArjen Robben 'ready' to face UnitedBut by last Thursday, under the guidance of head physio Rob Swire, Rooney was able to work on a water treadmill and exercise bike at United's Carrington training ground. [LNB]With the injury proving not as severe as initially feared, Rooney then stepped up his recovery by participating in light football sessions on Monday and Tuesday. [LNB]The big question now is whether the injury was ever as serious as claimed or whether Rooney's powers of recovery are in a league of their own. [LNB]
