Fergie: We won't rely on Rooney and Ronaldo
Manchester United should not rely on Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson says
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Wednesday, 21, May 2008 12:24
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his team not to rely on just Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney in the Champions League final.
The Red Devils are gearing up for tonight's crunch clash against Premier League rivals Chelsea in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
And many pundits have pointed to Portuguese winger Ronaldo, 23, and England striker Rooney, 22, as the key men in United's lineup.
However, Ferguson believes it would be a mistake for the duo's team-mates to bank on the "two young lads" to be the game-breakers in the final.
"They are young and I suppose a lot of their big future is ahead of them," he said.
"In terms of their ability, their nerve and ability to play there are few better.
"But we can't look to depend on two young lads as our saviours, I will be relying on all 11 players to see us through."
A relaxed Ferguson was also asked about his response to rumours over Ronaldo's future at the club, after constant media speculation over the last fortnight has linked him to a £100 million move to Real Madrid in the summer.
And the Scot's snapped response suggests he is becoming tired of answering questions on the subject, saying: "You don't half get some idiots around here, do you?
"If you want to put a bet on [Ronaldo being at United next season], I'll take a big bet from you."