Football: Rooney set for United return
England striker has not played for a month after receiving a severe gash on his thigh against Fulham.
ENGLAND:
England striker Wayne Rooney, who has not played for a month after receiving a severe gash on his thigh against Fulham, is likely to return for Manchester United this week. “He is not far away,” manager Sir Alex Ferguson told reporters. “He’s doing a lot of great training and has been working hard.” Meanwhile, United have issued a statement regarding the future absence of team captain Nemanja Vidic, according to manutd.com. “Nemanja Vidic has had a meniscus operation on his right knee and will be out for around eight weeks,” read the statement.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 26th, 2012.
England striker Wayne Rooney, who has not played for a month after receiving a severe gash on his thigh against Fulham, is likely to return for Manchester United this week. “He is not far away,” manager Sir Alex Ferguson told reporters. “He’s doing a lot of great training and has been working hard.” Meanwhile, United have issued a statement regarding the future absence of team captain Nemanja Vidic, according to manutd.com. “Nemanja Vidic has had a meniscus operation on his right knee and will be out for around eight weeks,” read the statement.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 26th, 2012.