Overview
- Rooney, appearing on the BBC’s FA Cup coverage Saturday, said he had been to hospital and will see a surgeon on Monday to determine if he needs an operation.
- The injury happened at Everton’s Finch Farm during a shoot for The Wayne Rooney Show, where he dived to stop a Pickford penalty in a goalkeeping drill.
- He wore a wrist brace on air and explained that swelling forced him to remove his wedding ring.
- No surgery has been scheduled, and he continued his pundit duties while awaiting the follow-up consultation.
- Multiple UK outlets reported his on-air comments, highlighting how behind-the-scenes sports drills for TV can still lead to real injuries for retired players.