Vidic out, Rooney sub?

Wayne Rooney could be among the substitutes for United's vital Premier League clash with West Ham on Saturday at Old Trafford, but Nemanja Vidic will be missing.

Rooney has been struggling with a hip injury sustained in the 1-1 draw at Ewood Park last month.

He featured in Barcelona and at Chelsea last weekend, but was substituted in both games and subsequently sat out the Champions League semi-final, second leg victory over Barca last Tuesday.

Sir Alex says he is making good progress with his recovery, but with a Champions League final looming large, the United boss will not be taking any chances.

"Wayne may be on the bench," revealed Sir Alex at his pre-match press conference. "But we've got a major final to think about and we're not going to rush him."

Vidic, meanwhile, should be fit to face Wigan next Sunday after spending the next few days recovering from concussion sustained in an accidental collision with Didier Drogba last weekend.

Sir Alex also confirmed Patrice Evra, who was stretchered off in injury time against Barca, is fit to face the Hammers.