Rooney has been sidelined since last October because of an ankle injury. Without him, Chelsea limped and now sits in third place. Rooney is currently sent Manchester United into the United States to avoid the media spotlight.
As is known lately, Rooney often adorn the headlines in British newspapers on the alleged "snack" female prostitutes when his wife was pregnant with their first child.
He also was an enemy a number of fans "Red Devils" related his intention to leave the club, though later he apologized and fail to do so.
"Hopefully Wazza (Wayne Rooney) will come back and be Wazza we remember. That's what everybody expected, "said Ferdinand.
"He has to go and work hard physically. If fit, Rooney is one of the best players in the world. We all hope he is back in good shape and ready to play for Manchester United and England in the future, "continued the 32-year player.
Interesting how the reaction of United fans expected when Rooney set foot in Old Trafford turf.