Rooney: Hamstring problem could keep him on the sidelines for a short period
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Wayne Rooney is likely to be sidelined for 'more than a week' after being forced to miss Manchester United's match against Stoke on Saturday.
The in-form striker was a notable omission from the visitors' line-up at the Britannia Stadium, but it was initially thought that he was only absent because of a minor hamstring problem.Ferguson confirmed after the 1-1 draw that the injury was 'not serious', but indicated that Rooney could be set to sit out a couple more games.United face Basel in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday before tackling Norwich in the Premier League at Old Trafford next Saturday.Live on Sky SportsLive UEFA Champions LeagueManchester United v FC BasleSeptember 27, 2011 7:30pm
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There is then an international break and Fabio Capello will be concerned by the news regarding Rooney ahead of England's final Euro 2012 qualifier against nearest rivals Montenegro in Podgorica on 7th October.
When asked about Rooney's condition after the match at Stoke, Ferguson told MUTV: "It is difficult to say. It's a hamstring. It is not a serious one, it is a mild one.
"I don't think he will be available for next week. It will be more than a week out."
Rooney had earlier tweeted that he was 'gutted' at being unable to play, but hoped he would be fit to feature in the Champions League clash with Basel in midweek.
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