Wayne Rooney ruled out for United
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A calf injury has ruled Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United's game with Bolton on Saturday and Dimitar Berbatov could also be absent, raising real fears of an attacking crisis for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wayne Rooney in action against Ukraine.
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Rooney missed England's victory over Belarus on Wednesday having sustained a calf problem during his country's defeat to Ukraine last weekend and the injury will also impact on his club's fortunes.
The striker will also miss the game against Bolton at Old Trafford and is also a doubt for the midweek trip to play CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.
Having scored a hat-trick for Bulgaria on Wednesday, United would naturally turn to Berbatov in Rooney's absence but the striker may not be available for the visit of Bolton as his partner has given birth and Ferguson is waiting to assess his frame of mind.
However, Michael Owen is available following a groin problem and Edwin van der Sar will also make his first appearance of the season when replacing Ben Foster in goal.
"Calf injuries can be troublesome,'' said Ferguson. "We are trying our best to get him fit for Wednesday but I have my doubts on that. But Wayne should be fit for the Liverpool game [on October 25]. We know how difficult these things can be so we will not be taking any chances with the Moscow trip.
"Edwin plays tomorrow. He had a reserve game ten days ago and has come through that fine. He has been training for quite a spell now but with a hand injury you don't take any chances and that game has given him a good confidence boost."
OK..so..at least edwin come back. Hm..so sudden so many footballer wife give birth huh