Wayne Rooney was the only significant absentee from the open portion of training ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League last-32 second leg against Ajax at Old Trafford tomorrow. There has been no suggestion of an injury to Rooney, although with an important Premier League trip to Norwich looming on Sunday, manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not want to take any chances with his star man especially with the Reds 2-0 up after the first leg. The remainder of United’s first-team squad were present, including midfielder Anderson.
On a windy day during which temporary fences erected to shield building work atUnited’s Carrington training complex blew down, long-time absentee Michael Owen was spotted doing some jogging on his own as he tries to battle back from injury. Owen has not featured for United since suffering a thigh muscle problem in a Champions League group phase match against Otelul Galati in November. Victory for United tomorrow would secure a last-16 meeting with either Lokomotiv Moscow or Athletic Bilbao next month.
On a windy day during which temporary fences erected to shield building work atUnited’s Carrington training complex blew down, long-time absentee Michael Owen was spotted doing some jogging on his own as he tries to battle back from injury. Owen has not featured for United since suffering a thigh muscle problem in a Champions League group phase match against Otelul Galati in November. Victory for United tomorrow would secure a last-16 meeting with either Lokomotiv Moscow or Athletic Bilbao next month.
