Weekend injury round-up
There’s a Sibierski scare, two knockout blows for Newcastle and broken bones in the Liverpool defence. Get the round-up of the weekend’s knocks…
Sibierski was subbed on 38 minutes with a hamstring strain. Wigan were set to assess the damage on Sunday but early signs are that its a minor strain. Chris Hutchings confirmed, “Sibierski has a tightening of a hamstring, although we do not think he has pulled it, we will have to assess him in the morning. Hopefully it is not too bad.”
Arsenal lost Senderos to an ankle injury in the match warm-up and Sagna after 20 mintues but both are expected to be fit for Tuesday’s Champions League tie according to Wenger.
Newcastle aren’t so lucky with their defensive injuries. They lost Carr to an early hamstring injury against Boro and then his replacement, Ramage, was also forced off mid-way through the second-half with a knee problem. Both seem likely to face absences with Ramage’s injury apparently a serious one. Big Sam has already hinted he’ll be in the market for a full-back to cover the absences.
In the same game, Aliadiere took a knock to his head after a clash with Taylor and was subbed on 71 minutes. No confirmed news on the extent of nature of the injury from Boro as yet.
There are reports that Villa’s Petrov picked up an injury at half-time against Fulham although other sources state it was a tactical change. Either way, his place is seriously under threat given that his replacement, Luke Moore starred as Villa turned the game in the second-half. Wilfred Bouma did however take a knock late in the game and was subbed late on – no prognosis on that right now.
Jamie Carragher cracked a rib and a damaged lung against Sunderland while Hypia suffered a broken nose. Carragher requires no further treatment apparently but is out of Tuesday’s Champions League game. Hypia trained on Sunday apparently and is likely to be in contention.
*Update* Carragher is improving but Rafa needs to consult the Club Doctors before he can be sure of his length of absence. It seems likely that he’ll be out until at least until Liverpool’s game against Portsmouth on September 15.
Sunderland lost Kieron Richardson early in the first half against Liverpool with a back injury. It’s described as “not too bad†by Keane so you can make of that what you will. Given that Richardson apparently had the same issue pre-season, it appears that he’ll make it at the weekend, particularly as Sunderland visit United.
Everton picked up injuries to Stubbs and Carsley against Blackburn. Both players suffered groin strains and will both be doubts for next weekend’s game against Bolton. Jagielka and Lescott seem set to step into the side although with Moyes this season, you can never tell.
Welcome back!
I am surprised that with a collapsed lung and broken rib, Carragher will not be out of the game for longer? I had heard that although you can’t treat it, a broken rib takes 5 weeks to heal.
Also, I am thinking of trading in the following players - Koumas, McSheffrey and Bianchi with Gilberto Silva, Forssell and Mido (who are all currently free agents in my game). What do you reckon?
Finally, do you think Beletti will hold down the right back positionfor Chelsea this season?
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thank &*^% you’re back!
Had a pretty good weekend myself, 55points in fantasy premier and top of my mini league.
Gutted I got rid of Scharner using my wildcard but at least the top teams are keeping clean sheets now.
3 points:
1) What’s the scoop with Shorey - didn’t play at the weeknd - is he injured or leaving or both? bottom line should I keep him?
2) Surly liverpool are the team to lump on now but how long will Carra be out for? I heard he has a collapsed lung?!? will that mean Aggar is first choice for a while?
and finally 3) What’s the situation with Tevez? Do you honestly think he will come good soon?
Thanks for any help!
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Can anyone give me any info on Freddie Ljungberg ?
Nowhere seems to detail his injury and how long he will be out for.
Also when do you think Ashton will be given his chance. Zamora should be no contest for him, maybe he has upset Curbishley.
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oh *#!# i just bought Carra, will he play this weekend? if not i just might have to bought anelka to replace tevez.. not sure he’ll score this weekend =.=’
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Shorey is injured, picked up a knee problem in the England game. Don’t think it’s major
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Do you think Hibbert will keep his place in the Everton side for the foreseeable future?
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Also, any update on Duberry’s injury and will he come straight back in for Bikey when fit?
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How about Riise? How’s his playing time look in the next few weeks with Liverpool’s injuries? Surprised to see he didn’t start this weekend with Gerrard already out.
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Hello there..
Ljungberg - strange one this. Reported as a calf injury on various sites but as an ankle injury on West Ham’s official site. Freddie was never a quick healer and Arsenal sometimes rushed him back, so I imagine he won’t be risked until after the break on September 15.
Hibbert - he should keep his place for a good few weeks. Jagielka may fill in for Carsley in midfield at the weekend and Everton may be without Stubbs so Lescott could return. You never know with Moyes though, personally Hibbert is a risk due to the way in which Moyes is shuffling things.
Duberry. Something tells me that Coppell just doesn’t fancy Bikey’s consistency and that, once fit, Duberry could return. Might not be this weekend though.
Riise - should play in Europe in the midweek and I’d have thought will play against Derby next weekend but, like Moyes, Rafa is hard to read. Right now Agger looks the best bet in the Liverpool defence with the injury to Carragher and Paletta’s departure he has litte competition for a place unlike Finnan, Arbeloa and Riise.
Best to wait and see how the Cup games go this week. I’ll be revising team news and shortlists after those games.
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Good to see that your back from your Germany trip, and that your keeping the polls going (I’ve my money on Healy).
I’m not too bothered about Hyppia’s jury if it means that Agger will definitely get a game!
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Thanks for the Info
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