Ferguson: Rooney has himself to blame for injury

(GSM) – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Wayne Rooney that he has only himself to blame after sustaining a knee problem while on international duty.

Ferguson said on Friday that Rooney may not feature against Wolves after reporting an injury following the midweek friendly clash between England and Egypt.

The England striker had not been feeling well about his knee after the Carling Cup final last Sunday. However, he played the whole game against the Pharoahs.

And Ferguson believes the player is responsible for his injury, not England boss Fabio Capello.

“I don’t think he should have played,” said Ferguson.

“It is his own enthusiasm that has caused it. His problem is that he can’t say no.

“He told us on Sunday he was feeling his knee. Then all of a sudden people put an arm around his shoulder with England and he wants to play.

“Fabio Capello has to pick his best team. A win was important so I don’t blame him at all.

“I was more disappointed with Wayne. Why didn’t he come off? I can’t believe it.”