Rooney upbeat of facing Bayern
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BAYERN Munich’s Pep Guardiola says he is sure Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney will face the defending champion in its Champions League quarterfinal, second leg after the England striker trained yesterday.
The 28-year-old Rooney missed United’s 4-0 win at Newcastle on Saturday due to a toe injury, sparking fears that he could be forced to sit out for today’s return leg at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
However, he took part in a light workout at United’s Carrington training center yesterday prior to the squad’s departure for Germany, appearing to have no adverse reaction and to be in good spirits. “Good training session with the lads ahead of the Bayern Munich match,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
“It’s a massive game for us against a top side but we’ll be going in confident and looking to progress into the semifinals.”
The Munich tie is delicately poised after last Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in the first leg at Manchester’s Old Trafford.
“He will play, I am 100 percent sure and I am willing to bet a large glass of beer on it,” Spaniard Pep Guardiola said yesterday.
“This is one of the best players I’ve seen play and the big players do not want to miss this type of game.”
Rooney’s presence will be a key factor for United with Robin van Persie sidelined with a sprained knee and Juan Mata cup-tied.
Bayern has a few concerns of its own with German star Bastian Schweinsteiger and Spain’s Javi Martinez both suspended, while attacking midfielder Thiago Alcantara is injured.
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