Wayne Rooney's preparations for the new MLS season got off to a disappointing start after the striker suffered an ankle injury.
Rooney suffered the problem in the early stages of DC United's first pre-season friendly against Bethlehem Steel.
As reported by The Sun, Rooney received treatment before going back onto the pitch but the former England star had to be substituted in the 18th minute.
An ice pack was applied to Rooney's leg prior to it being strapped with a bandage.
Thankfully for Rooney there is still a month to go until DC United get their campaign underway with a home game against Atlanta United.
Rooney made a major impact during his first MLS season as he scored 12 goals in 20 games, while he also provided six assists.
The 33-year-old caught the eye with his all-action displays and will hope that he will be able to enjoy another impressive campaign.
Last season DC United finished in fourth place in the Eastern Conference having taken 51 points from 34 games.
Abrahames
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Hope he doesn't need to fly anywhere for treatment
Heck no we dont have NHS here. We have proper medical.
west52
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Give him a beer he will be fine
Lol I was about to type the same
capitalise
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One of the greatest! Don't care what you say, his numbers and stats both for club and Country don't lie.
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He did get a lot of soft international goals....check out the Brazilians...
yummyy
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He is not aging well. Compared to Ronaldo he looks a good 10 years older, even though they are pretty much same age.
Melancholy
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Hopelessly out of shape hardly surprising he is now injured. Limping off...to the pub.
hunting
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Try rubbing alcohol on the ankle. I'm sure that would do the trick.
yimin
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Drinkers are more susceptible to injuries
foreverfor
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Looks tubby and older than his years
Bastas
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Looks a bit bulky. Just think younger than Ronaldo but he's the one who looks past it
enduring
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Needs to lay off the massive American meal portions. He looks fat
Minemine
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Has there ever been a less athletic looking pro footballer?!!
dramatic
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Hope he doesn't need to fly anywhere for treatment
wengero
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Give him a beer he will be fine
languid
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One of the greatest! Don't care what you say, his numbers and stats both for club and Country don't lie.