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發表於 2006-5-26 21:06:46
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Wayne Rooney has been told he will not discover when he can resume training for another three weeks.
In what appears to be a potentially fatal blow to Rooney's chances of appearing at least in the group stage of this summer's World Cup, Manchester United have released a statement saying they are satisfied with his period of recovery but confirmed he will require another scan on June 14 to determine when he can start training again.
'A further CT scan will be performed in Manchester on June 14 to assess further his recovery and a decision will then be made as to whether he can begin to participate in football training,'' said the statement.
Although the statement fails to indicate whether Rooney will be allowed to link up with the England squad in Germany at any point, it makes clear the bulk of his recovery will take place under the guidance of United's medical staff in Manchester.
Even if Rooney was given the all-clear to resume training immediately by the June 14 scan, he would have barely a week to get himself fit for a potential last 16 knockout game.
The news is bound to cast severe doubt on the likelihood of him taking part in the tournament at all, a decision which will now rest with Sven-Goran Eriksson.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: ``Wayne has trained incredibly hard.
'We have continually supported Wayne with his fight to get to the World Cup but it is obvious that we have to be certain he is physically and mentally fit.
'The specialist has confirmed what we have always thought and we are confident in that assessment in that we are satisfied with Wayne's progress.' |
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