Wayne Rooney's injury 'could be a blessing' - Sir Alex Ferguson

[emezico]

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney's thigh injury could be "a blessing" as the striker can now work on his fitness. Ferguson said the 26-year-old, who is out for four weeks, was dropped for last Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham because the manager could not select him and Robin van Persie, who was also not match fit.

Ferguson said: "The injury is maybe a blessing because he can concentrate on his fitness now in the gymnasium in particular. He should be available for selection [after four weeks] because he will be able to train. He'll do gym work, he was in the gym yesterday and he will be able to continue that. The minute he can start running that will help. It's a bad gash but he was treated really quickly and we don't expect any complications."

Rooney being only a substitute against Fulham led to speculation of a rift with his manager but Ferguson said: "He said himself he needs a few games and I wanted to play Van Persie at the start at Old Trafford. I knew he wasn't 100% fit either. I couldn't really start the two of them.

"It wasn't an easy choice, simply because you're leaving out a really good player and you're leaving out a player who can get you goals. His scoring performance over the last few years has improved each year. It's getting better every year."

United face Galatasaray, CFR Cluj and Braga in what appears one of the easier Champions League groups.

[Tina lawrence]

he will come back soon.

[Nifemi Donald]

This teams we're meeting in Champions league will be beaten black and blue.I just hope it won't be like Basel