Manchester United team news: Wayne Rooney and Morgan Schneiderlin ruled out of Wolfsburg clash

Crocked: Rooney will no play no part against Wolfsburg
Sam Long7 December 2015

Wayne Rooney and Morgan Schneiderlin have been ruled out of Manchester United's crucial Champions League clash against Wolfsburg through injury.

Club captain Rooney suffered a "nasty" ankle injury last week and missed Saturday's 0-0 draw with West Ham as a result.

Although it was initially hoped he would be ale to return for the trip to Germany the 30-year-old has now been ruled out of Tuesday night's encounter with Dieter Hecking's side, which has left Louis van Gaal short of options up front.

Either Anthony Martial or Memphis Depay are expected to lead the Red Devils' front line at the Volkswagen Arena as they attempt to put their recent goal drought aside and secure a place in the knock-out stages of Europe's primary club competition.

Schneiderlin, meanwhile, suffered a hamstring problem against the Hammers and had to be withdrawn for Michael Carrick in the closing stages of the first half on Saturday afternoon.

The Frenchman has become a key influence in the centre of the park for United since his summer move from Southampton and his presence will be missed against a side who are fifth in the Bundesliga table.

United are second in Group B as it stands and are likely to require a victory over Wolfsburg if they are to progress to the last-16.

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