Rooney Will play in South Africa

The Manchester United today breathed relieved to know that his star, Wayne Rooney, does not suffer a broken ankle.

And in England also uncorked the champagne. Is that after an absence of Michael Owen and David Beckham, all illusions were on the front.

''We are pleased to report that Wayne has not suffered a fracture. The scan revealed only minor damage to the ligament,''Manchester United today reported on its website.

Although no details were given about the time that the player will not play (could be between two weeks and one month), tomorrow at its usual Friday conference, Alex Ferguson, coach of the England team, confirm the rehabilitation time top scorer of the current European season.

Rooney, author of 34 goals in 40 official matches with the shirt of United, was injured in Tuesday's game that his team lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

The Englishman was injured trying to get the ball behind Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, who accidentally stepped on Manchester United striker, who leaned down to his right foot, which twisted.

An estimated sure Rooney will miss the crucial clash against Chelsea on Saturday and return to Bayern on Wednesday. It does seem secure presence in the World Cup with England, which will integrate the group C, with the United States, Algeria and Slovenia.