However, Rooney is expected to have recovered in time for United's home game against Pompey on Wednesday night when they could be behind Liverpool in the Premier League table once again - Rafeal Benitez's side are playing Arsenal at Anfield on Tuesday night.
"We did our analysis of the semi-final on the train back last night," Fergie has said of the penalty shoot-out defeat to Everton.
"It's done and now we move on to Wednesday, it's a big game for us.
"We've got seven league games left to play and I hope we win them all."