It leaves Ferguson with the same striking conundrum for the Reebok Stadium visit - because Carlos Tevez is not due back from World Cup duty with Argentina until Friday morning, while Louis Saha's fitness has not exactly been something United have been able to rely upon this season.
Rooney Reports Scotched
The MEN says sources inside Old Trafford have confirmed Rooney is still undergoing treatment and has not resumed training although there were no quotes to back this up.