EXCLUSIVE: Rooney KO? United striker suffers head injury and is a major doubt for Moyes on eve of Liverpool clash

EXCLUSIVE: Rooney KO? United striker suffers head injury and is a major doubt for Moyes on eve of Liverpool clash

Wayne Rooney has given Manchester United a scare ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool.
The England international suffered a head injury in training this morning and left their Carrington HQ with a bandage wrapped around his head.

Committed: Waynre Rooney (right) challenges Ashley Cole after coming on as substitute in Monday's 0-0 draw with Chelsea

The 27-year-old is now a doubt ahead of the pivotal clash at Anfield but will be determined to prove his fitness depending on doctors' advice.
Rooney was outstanding for United against Chelsea on Monday as he shrugged aside doubts over his Old Trafford future.

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Afterwards, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho called on him to make it clear whether he wanted to leave the Premier League champions but Rooney responded by posting a message on his Facebook page that laid tribute to United's fans for the reception they gave him.
Rooney's injury will prompt a re-think for manager David Moyes who is determined to break his duck at Anfield, having never won there during his tenure at Everton. 

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Rooney has been in good form despite an unsettled summer playing a pivotal role in the 4-1 win at Swansea and was unfortunate not to be on the winning side against Chelsea.
Veteran Ryan Giggs could step back into the line-up with Danny Welbeck ready to partner Robin van Persie.
Tottenham target Javier Hernandez has also trained.