Rooney Blow For Reds

David Moyes expects to be without Wayne Rooney for a "few weeks" after the striker cut his head in training.

The England international was injured in an accidental collision before Sunday's trip to Anfield. Moyes says he could be out of action for a while, possibly three weeks, and will definitely England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

"He got a cut down the middle of his forehead which was completely accidental," the United boss told Sky Sports.

"I've got to say it's quite a bad cut and it will probably keep him out for a few weeks."

While the FA confirmed on Sunday night that Rooney was out of England's World Cup qualifiers, the United manager explained more about the injury to reporters at his post-match press conference.

"It [the cut] is right down the middle of his forehead where you haven't got much skin; it'll take a wee while to heal. I'd be guessing he'll be out for three weeks," said Moyes.

"It was an accident. He turned around and Phil Jones had just lifted his boot and it caught him right down the middle of his forehead."