Shhh…It’s An Injury Round Up
It’s certainly been a slow one today so how’s about a round-up of the little knocks and scrapes doing the rounds right now…
First up there’s the current scare involving Rio Ferdinand’s creaky back. The United man is out of England’s clash with Andorra tomorrow but is expected to be fit for the Croatia game on Wednesday. Long term though, this back problem just won’t go away for Rio. He suffered in pre-season and although he’s yet to miss a game for United, I can’t help thinking that Vidic is a better bet for your fantasy money with this injury hanging over Rio.
Elsewhere there’s an update on Arsenal’s Amaury Bischoff over on their official site which states that the Portuguese international is still several weeks from a return to training. He’s been carrying a groin injury since he joined the club.
Villa’s Steve Sidwell is targeting a return for Villa at White Hart Lane next weekend after turning out for the reserves for 45 minutes in the week. He’ll appear for the stiffs again on Monday as he continues to boost his chances of being in the reckoning for a recall. I can’t see him getting beyond the bench against Spurs however.
Boro’s Mido is a doubt for Egypt’s World Cup Qualifier with DR Congo after suffering a hamstring injury in training. He joins team mate and compatriot Shawky on the sidelines after he picked up a groin injury earlier this week.
Wigan’s Jason Koumas has shrugged off an ankle problem to be in contention for Wales against Azerbaijan. Wigan team mate, Kevin Kilbane is also set to start international action this weekend after undergoing successful surgery on a his fractured cheek bone. Kilbane could win his 89th cap for the Republic thanks to a protective mask.
Meanwhile David Moyes has handed us a huge hint that he will rest James Vaughan next weekend. Vaughan made the starting lineup against Portsmouth but Moyes has expressed his concerns that he may well have pushed him into action too soon after the player had been out with a knee injury. I can see a return to 4-5-1 for the Stoke game.
Finally, Julio Arca has spoken of his ambitions to be fit for Boro’s clash with his former club Sunderland on September 27. Arca is currently recovering from a ankle injury.
As always I’ll keep you up to date with all the injuries and player availability news via the injuries and bans table.
wat do u think about swapping barbatov 4 defpe im not sure berbatov will be as good as everyone thinks i think defoe will be a better bet as he scpred 12 in 16 games last season
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Reply by Moo on September 5, 2008 11:34 pm:
Transfer a dictionary in.
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Reply by Follow Follow on September 6, 2008 12:19 am:
I lol’d
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Reply by Brad © (Fußball spielen) on September 6, 2008 1:33 am:
zing!
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Reply by F.U.B.A.R on September 6, 2008 2:09 pm:
I lol,d too!
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Give him a chance-I assume you’ve had him in since the start of the season-seems silly to move him out now that he’s actually got the move he wanted.
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Which team would you rather have? I’m going for it.
James, Schwarzer
G.Johnson, Clichy, Laursen. Bosingwa, Figuerora
Lawrence, A.Young, Arteta, Fabregas, Wright-Phillips
Defoe, Berbatov, Zaki
or
Reina, Schwarzer
Hangland, Clichy, Laursen, Bosingwa, Figuerora
Lawrence, A.Young, Arteta, Fabregas, Bullard
Van Persie, Berbatov, Zaki
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I just realized theres no games this weekend as Ive been checking in on this site everyday to see the scout picks. Dammit!
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Reply by Brad © (Fußball spielen) on September 6, 2008 6:46 am:
Depressing isn’t it. I knew there was a week off subconsciously but still found myself checking the EPG for game listings. So sad.
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Hey Mark, you’re yet to mention Saha and his move to Everton. Is this because you don’t see any potential impact either for himself or on the Everton forward line? Surely he’s not gone moved to sit on the bench (when he is fit!).
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Saha is too unreliable to be included in any team. When he has substain any form then we will comsider him.
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Evan, i am very dissapointed in you, you are not a real fantasy player if you didnt know there was no game week. You should maybe look into doing something else with your time, why not try internet shopping.
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I’m thinking of bringing a West Ham player as their fixtures look good. Which striker would you pick Ashton or Bellamy?
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Thats a difficult question. Bellamy is coming back from injury still. I would go for Ashton but Bellamy may be first choice when fully fit
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I’d go for Ashton at this moment in time too
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fellas..
modric or bentley? who would you go for?
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Reply by Akers on September 6, 2008 11:30 am:
Bentley. Modric looks a little lost at the momnent. I won’t slate him because I know he’s a good player, but he hasn’t settled in nearly as much as say Nasri or Guttierez.
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Reply by Daniel on September 6, 2008 2:53 pm:
Bentley for me too
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Modric looks more a water carrier role for tot, Bentley will come good, nice run of games for tot and they got 2 new strikers and confidence after drawing a game at chelsea which they should of lost. Bentley takes all the free kicks and will score a few soon so im sticking with him even thou it looks that his transfer value is gona drop again!
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Reply by Maureenho on September 6, 2008 2:16 pm:
I’m confident of Bentley being a sucess too, and I reckon I’ll replace Deco with him once he starts firing.
BOLD MOVE.
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Any news on Micah Richards’ shoulder? He was due for a scan during the week but ‘other’ news at City seems to have taken precedence.
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Lads - which one you reckon?
Fabregas in for Downing
OR
Arteta in for Taylor (inj)
I want Fabregas in but I also want Taylor out.
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Reply by Steve on September 6, 2008 2:51 pm:
evertons next 2 games look favourable and an injured player will never get you any points
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Reply by Daniel on September 6, 2008 2:56 pm:
Arteta in for taylor, steve is right.
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Reply by Dog Jake on September 6, 2008 3:21 pm:
Get Fabregas in, his value will rise and he will get bonus every week. Arteta/Downing are not consistant. Also Steve and Daniel dont really know what they on about
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Reply by Daniel on September 6, 2008 3:24 pm:
Im not getting into an argument with a fantasy amatuer
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Reply by CK on September 6, 2008 5:07 pm:
Yep cheers guys. Arteta does have nice fixtures coming but Everton have been awful. Moyes now linked with Newcastle may not help things. I’ll leave it till end of week anyway - I’ll bet there will be more injuries from the internationals!
Thanks for replies lads
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Moyes would never got to Newcastle where he will not have complete control and he has bought well in the window so expect a stronger defence now behind a new look midfield as Jagielka should go back to centre back now.
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