WAYNE ROONEY will miss Manchester United’s derby clash with Liverpool next Sunday.
The striker, 27, suffered a knee injury in training on Christmas Day.
United boss Alex Ferguson hoped Rooney may return after this Saturday’s FA Cup clash with West Ham.
But Fergie said: “Wayne’s still injured and it looks like going to be out another two weeks or so.
“It’s a surprise as he was meant to be back training now.
“So he’ll be out for longer than we thought and I don’t think he will be fit for the Liverpool match.
“The injury is nothing serious. He just got clipped behind his knee.
“Nothing shows in the scan but he’s still feeling it. Hopefully in two weeks it’ll be sorted but nonetheless it’s a loss.”
Ferguson will have defender Phil Jones back for the Hammers match but he is wary about playing midfielder Darren Fletcher.
He added: “The ground has been really heavy recently and I don’t think the pitches have suited him. I’ve explained that to him.
“But we’re in good shape now with good options. We’ve utilised the squad very well in the last few weeks.”
Ferguson also confirmed Portugal winger Nani was returning to training today.
The Sun
