Bayern Munich's Pep ­Guardiola says he is sure Manchester United's Wayne Rooney will face the holders in their Champions League quarterfinal ­second leg after the England striker trained Tuesday.

The 28-year-old Rooney missed United's 4-0 win at Newcastle United on Saturday due to a toe injury, sparking fears that he could be forced to sit out Wednesday's return leg at Munich's Allianz Arena.

However, he took part in a light workout at United's ­Carrington training center on Tuesday morning prior to the squad's departure for Germany, appearing to have no adverse reaction and to be in good ­spirits.

"Good training session with the lads ahead of the Bayern Munich match," Rooney wrote on his Facebook page.

"It's a massive game for us against a top side but we'll be going in confident and looking to progress into the semifinals."

Patrice Evra (knee), Ryan Giggs (groin) and Ashley Young (hand) also took part despite ­injury concerns.

Bayern coach Guardiola is positive Rooney will play against the European champions with the Munich tie delicately poised after the 1-1 draw in the first leg on April 1.

"He will play, I am 100 ­percent sure and I am willing to bet a large glass of beer on it," the Spaniard quipped ­during Tuesday's news conference in Munich. "This is one of the best players I've seen play and the big players do not want to miss this type of game."

Rooney's presence in ­Munich will be a key factor for United with Netherlands forward Robin van Persie sidelined with a sprained knee and Juan Mata cup-tied.

European champions Bayern have already picked up three titles in Guardiola's nine months in charge, including ­securing the Bundesliga title with a record seven games to spare, and remain 20 points clear in the table.

"If we don't reach the semifinals, that is a big mistake by the coach," Guardiola said, ­referring to himself.

Guardiola said Wednesday's match will "make or break" Bayern's season, but he expects the Bundesliga champions to be in Friday's semifinal draw.

AFP - Global Times