Rooney will play in Moscow May 12 2008
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Wayne Rooney will be fit for the UEFA Champions League final with Chelsea on May 21.
Rooney has missed two games, including the semi-final victory over Barcelona, after suffering a recurrence of a hip injury in the defeat at Stamford Bridge last month.
Ferguson feels his star striker will be limited to a substitutes' role at best when United head to Wigan for their final game of the Premier League season, requiring a victory to retain the title.
But even if Rooney does not make it, the Scot maintains the England international will face the Blues at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow in the first all-English Champions League decider.
"I am not so sure about Wayne," said Fergie. "Maybe I will have him as a substitute on Sunday.
"But he will certainly be fit for the Champions League final."
Ferguson delivered better news on the fitness of Nemanja Vidic, who suffered concussion at Stamford Bridge, as well as a nasty cut to his lip.
The tough-tackling Serbian defender has been cleared by Red Devils medics to face Steve Bruce's men, with Ferguson confirming Vidic will play providing he comes through the remaining training sessions unscathed.
"We are very hopeful of Nemanja being fit. He is clear medically, so the next two training sessions will be very important.
"But he is much better and hopefully I can get him right for Sunday."