Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed he might need an operation after picking up a freak wrist injury.
The former England captain was spotted wearing a cast while working as a pundit for Saturday’s FA Cup final coverage.
He sustained the damage while trying to save a powerful strike from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during a television shoot.
Rooney is scheduled to visit a specialist on Monday to determine whether his wrist requires surgical intervention. The 40-year-old appeared on the BBC broadcast of the FA Cup final on Saturday, where Manchester City secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea thanks to an Antoine Semenyo goal.
He was sporting a highly visible cast on his arm, explaining to viewers that the bizarre injury happened while he was testing his reflexes in goal during a recording session at Everton’s training ground.
Rooney was forced into a defensive action that resulted in a medical evaluation.
During the television coverage, a clip was broadcast showing him diving to his left to parry away a powerful strike from the current Everton and England number one Pickford.
“Well, as you see I was in goal at Everton,” Rooney explained as the footage aired.
“Look at that for a save. I saved that and then hurt my hand, so I’m seeing a surgeon on Monday to see if I need surgery.”
The impact of the shot proved too much for his wrist. He also confirmed that the swelling was why he was not wearing his wedding ring.
