Wayne Rooney to miss start of season
Wayne Rooney will miss the start of the Premier League season after contracting a virus during Manchester United's pre-season trip to Nigeria, manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Tuesday.
With Cristiano Ronaldo already sidelined for several weeks after ankle surgery, Wayne Rooney's absence is a major blow for Sir Alex Ferguson heading into the new campaign.
Sir Alex Ferguson, who insisted Wayne Rooney was not suffering from malaria, now has only Carlos Tevez, Louis Saha and Fraizer Campbell to choose from.
Wayne Rooney to miss start of season