Man Utd suffer new Rooney setback

Rooney was injured in training before Man Utd's game with Bursaspor

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney's injury could keep him out for longer than the initially expected three weeks.

The 25-year-old striker is currently on holiday as he recovers from the ankle injury he picked up in training.

Rooney recently signed a new five-year deal to stay at Old Trafford days after he said he wanted to leave the club.

Asked if three weeks was still the prognosis for his return, Ferguson said: "I think it may be longer."

Ferguson added: "There is no recovery, it is just rest.

"Before he went away we did his remedial in terms of what we could do at the time. Thereafter, rest - we're quite happy with that."

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Rooney has missed the last three Manchester United matches and last featured as a late substitute in the 2-2 draw with West Brom on 16 October.

The England striker has struggled for form this season and has scored just one Premier League goal, a penalty in the 3-0 win over West Ham in August.

Rooney had been targeting a return to action for the derby clash with Manchester City on November 10, but that could now be doubtful.

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