Wayne Rooney injury scan reveals 'only' minor ankle ligament damage

Wayne Rooney suffered "only minor ligament damage" against Bayern Munich, Manchester United have confirmed, but the club have refused to disclose how long the injury is likely to keep the striker on the sidelines. Initial reports suggested the player may be out for two to four weeks, potentially missing all but two of United's six remaining Premier League fixtures. Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to reveal more details in his weekly press conference tomorrow morning, though the fact that there is no break means that, as expected, Rooney should recover in time for this summer's World Cup . Manchester United statement on Wayne Rooney's injury in full "Manchester United have confirmed the extent of Wayne Rooney's injury, sustained in Tuesday night's match against Bayern Munich. "A spokesperson told ManUtd.com , 'We're pleased to report that Wayne has not suffered a fracture. The scan revealed only minor ligament damage.' "For now, the club is not commenting on how many games Wayne is likely to miss. However, Sir Alex Ferguson will say more about the matter in his regular press conference at Carrington on Friday morning."