Ferguson backs Berbatov to fill Rooney void

ALEX FERGUSON yesterday told a relieved nation to get off its knees – and instead hail the talents of Dimitar Berbatov.

Ferguson backs Berbatov to fill Rooney void
Sat, 03 Apr, 2010 - 01:00
Simon Stone

The Manchester United boss confirmed he will be without Wayne Rooney for between two and three weeks with the minor ankle ligament injury he suffered in Munich on Tuesday.

In a best-case scenario it would have Rooney back in action for the Manchester derby at Eastlands on April 17.

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