The Manchester United boss claims that the striker will be able to use his spare time on the sidelines to boost his physical performance by regular trips to the gymnasium.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 has been ruled out of the Red Devils immediate games with a thigh gash that he suffered against Fulham last weekend.
Although an integral component in the team, the forward has failed to live up to his usually high standards, falling down the pecking order in favour of Robin Van Persie.
And given that the Dutchman is in superb form, Rooney is unlikely to be missed for the next weeks while he recuperates on the treatment table.
The injury itself could be blessing in disguise for the attacker, as he can concentrate on reaching full fitness and make a stronger impact when he returns in almost a month’s time.
His outings against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson; the player should focus on getting as much time in the gym as possible.
Speaking to reporters, the veteran tactician claimed that Rooney will be actively doing gym work and that he himself revealed that he was not fully fit and thus did not merit a spot in the starting lineup on the first Old Trafford game of the season.
“The injury is maybe a blessing because he can concentrate on his fitness now, in the gym in particular, where he was yesterday. I am not too worried about his absence. He should be available for selection after four weeks.”
“He wasn’t as fit and was behind the rest. He said himself he needs a few games and I wanted to play http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 at the start.”
The Scot also lambasted the Football Association for revealing Ashley Young’s absence and reiterated that he might not give them extended reports on injured players in the future.
“It was nice of the FA to let everyone know that Ashley is injured. We have a game on Sunday, so why should we alert our opponents who is fit and who isn’t? It won’t happen again.”
United now play Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday.
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