From The Physio

From the Physio – Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero’s calf injury in the 6-3 win over Arsenal has served up a potential major setback for thousands of Fantasy managers. With Manuel Pellegrini offering us little insight into the severity of the injury and a scan imminent, we can only wait on news from the Etihad. However, resident Fantasy Football Scout physio, Facer, has made a timely return to offer his early view. Analysing the incident involved and Aguero’s reaction and movement, here’s Facer’s detailed report and his take on the likely prognosis.

The incident occurred barely a minute into the second half and gives a clear indication of the mechanism of injury. Playing a one-two with David Silva, Sergio Aguero receives the ball and with one touch plays it back into the path of Silva. Almost immediately Aguero starts to limp and, several seconds later, in an attempt to take the pressure from the injury, falls on to his back. At first glance the incident looked fairly innocuous, but with closer inspection, we see that the former Atletico man didn’t quite have the time to position himself correctly and improvises a one-touch pass into Silva’s run with a subtly excessive rotation at the right hip. This is significant because the contracting Gluteal muscles produce a rotatory force at the hip and, with the studs of Aguero’s right boot planted firmly in the ground, severely restricting movement at the hip and ankles, this force had nowhere to go, resulting in a tear to one of the calf muscles.

As Aguero is lying on the ground his demeanour is interesting. He does not appear to be in a great deal of pain and he is not reaching for the injury. In terms of severity, these are positive signs. Suffering a severe calf strain is like being shot in the back of the leg and Aguero would have hit the ground immediately and would need to have been stretchered off. We then see the Argentine hobble from the field. It is worth noting that, although exhibiting severely restricted movement at the right ankle, Aguero is able to partially weight bear on the injured limb, giving us a further clue as to the severity and likely duration of any absence. Similarly, as Aguero is led from the field, we can observe him palpating the back of his calf towards the ‘belly’ of the Gastrocnemius, suggesting a tear to the meat of the muscle rather than attachments, which heals more quickly. In summary, I would suggest that Aguero has suffered a grade 1-2 calf strain, which would see him sidelined for a minimum of 10 days, but more likely 2-3 weeks. Sadly for his owners, that would see Aguero miss at least the next three league outings.

A Scout Disclaimer: While Facer offers an expert’s view of such injuries, with just a remote assessment to go on, the opinions expressed here should not be taken as fact or acted on with any degree of certainty.

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  1. sy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Time to sell

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  2. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mmmm......meat!

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Loved that turn of phrase.

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  3. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Will wait on city announcement

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Of course. Blimey.

      I've added a disclaimer now - don't want anyone acting on this, we're just looking to provide more info from an expert.

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  4. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Gone Brady - Silva and Aguero - Hooper. Bit of a gamble, but the Norwich lad is on fire, has great fixtures, and will free up the funds to upgrade the flagging Ramsey for a resurgent Walcott after the Chelsea game

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    1. Skokym
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      what would you do after he is back? just ignore the second best striker in the league?

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      1. Wings Fan
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Just use his January WC presumably...?

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        1. Skokym
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          just call me stupid than, completely forgot the timing her .))

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          1. Skokym
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            *here

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    2. Wings Fan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't say Ramsey is flagging. Still getting decent points at that price - and if you actually watch him play you'll see his energy and confidence are as high as ever. Season keeper at this rate

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  5. copps
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    My one mate who's a man united fan is super childish, he refuses to ever own any liverpool players. he must be so mad about suarez haha. needs to grow up.

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    1. Red20
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You only have one friend? That's sad 😉

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      1. copps
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        touché 😉

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  6. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    In summary we don't know

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  7. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Much needed post!

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    1. The Shadow
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sadly, it won't stop the any news on Aguero posts.

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  8. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Forget Aguero and Suarez for a moment, it was good to see Flecther back playing today.

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    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      it sure was, good on him. also, might mean rooney's sojourn into midfield might be shortlived. although i'd imagine it might be a wile before fletcher really back in the groove

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    2. sean4
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hell be scoring soon I'm sure with Sunderlands fixtures.

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    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      First time he had a clean sheet in a while...

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Not funny man.

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  9. Assisting you all day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    PLEASE HELP 2FT

    Aguero to lukaku
    Shelvey to silva
    Terry/davies out or keep and play 3 out of coleman terry davies burner ward

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  10. the axolotl
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    how many league outings would make you sell if facing a big value loss?

    2? 3? 4?

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  11. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    This post says a lot but tells us nothing.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      what else you want?

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      There's just no pleasing some people 🙄

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    3. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      True, we can't act on it, but it gives some great insight into the incident from a qualified eye. Will be interesting to get City's verdict - I just hope it arrives in the next 48-hours.

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Which qualifications does this eye have?

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          He is a male Masseur.

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          1. Cilly Bonnolly
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Aren't all masseurs male?

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        2. facer
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          BSc Sports Science, MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science, BSc Physiotherapy

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Boom. You tell him Facer, great to see you back 🙂

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          2. SPorting
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            I call BS(c)!

            Carry On Doctor.....

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          3. threesticks
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Boom. Face

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      2. copps
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        i thought it was really helpful actually, judging by aguero's reaction/walking/movement.

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  12. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Poof.

    Like magic aguero has become Rooney.

    And because every injury I've had so far has required a downgrade.... I also have 5.7m itb.

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  13. Mr Smith
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Welcome back Facer, really enjoy these articles.

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  14. Sheldon420
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero > Negredo done. Can't afford an Aguero fall or Negredo rise in order to get Walcott in next week.

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    1. copps
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      have you accounted for walcott potential price rises?

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      1. Sheldon420
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, I've accounted a .3 rise.

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  15. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who do you think is the best replacement:

    A) Rooney (I'm not convinced after today. Dropped deep)

    B) Negredo (Seems to get subbed off early)

    C) Chamakh (Goal machine, awful hair)

    D) Other....

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Well if Aguero is out then Negredo plays 90. And Chamakh, goal machine?! 😀

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        No really true. I can see Mancini going 4-5-1 with Silva behind Negredo. So, he could get subbed for Dzeko.

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        1. threesticks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Mancini??!

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Lucky or Berba.

      Or Hooper.

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    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      berba or rodriguez

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    4. PB-THE-VET
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      If only chamakhs hair was better ......... Alas we must go d: hooper

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  16. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Just how good is Luis Suarez? But for me, he's matured a lot since the summer saga. Head down but still a warrior!

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  17. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Ok so what's the general view here?

    Team is

    Howard
    Walker Coleman Ivanovic Fonte Gabbidon
    Hazard Ramsey Ravel Redmond Jedinak
    Aguero Lukaku Suarez

    Do Aguero Jedinak this week to

    a) Negredo Walcott (will get Silva* for Redmond GW 19 vs CRY)
    b) Rooney Silva (will get Walcott* Ward for Redmond Walker GW 20 vs CAR)

    *I can get Silva / Walcott a week earlier but it will be for a hit.

    Appreciate the help. Cheers

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  18. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    wow a facer article!!!

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      In yer facer!

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  19. DelboyFPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If its 3 games hes out I can live with Suarez n Lukaku for those, Fulham and Liverpool arent easy games

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  20. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    wait on annoucement but 2-3 weeks prediction i think iwill sell.

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  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    thanks facer.

    Will we still see people asking about aguero?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Waiting on official news from city

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  22. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Seeing as those suggesting berb as an option are high ranked players

    Im now tempted to get berb if kun is ruled out.

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Their rank doesn't mean they're right.

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Suggests they are good at spotting new bandwagons though

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  23. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lost on the last post.

    Who scores more next GW iyo:

    A. Pantilimon[ful] OR DDG[WHM]-4pts

    B. Chester[wba] OR Evra[WHM]-4pts

    C. Michu[EVE] OR Walcott[CHE]-4pts

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Patrice

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    2. Hiphopopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Evening Giggsy 🙂

      B. Evra.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I meant one option from each line.
      As in:

      A. DDG-4
      B. Evra-4
      C. Michu

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    4. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A. Equal amount.
      B. Evra
      C. Walcott

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  24. Declan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Great stuff, should be a members article 😉

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      As a non-member, I wish it was too.

      Speculative gutter press journalism at best.

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      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        As I mention above, we can't act on Facer's verdict but do you really feel that a Premier League Physio's view of incident is not of interest at a time when thousands are affected by it?

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        1. The Shadow
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I never knew he was league physio.

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        2. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Woo ha ha!

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          1. Declan
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            🙂

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      2. Snikiii
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        haters gonna hate

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I hate it when people say that!

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      3. facer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        HI sporting

        sensationalist? not sure about that, speculative, yes...there are are a myriad of factors to take into consideration when offering a prognosis on a hands-off observational assessment and care-pathways can change, but in my defence i am a fully qualified sports physiotherapist, with over 10 years experience who works as a physio for a Premier League football club...but your quite right, it is an opinion piece and i would wait for confirmation from official sources before acting...

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          *you're

          BSc English Literature.

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  25. JT's Dog
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Facer talking about himself in third person says john Terry's dog

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        one is not amused

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    • r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Is it true that a player can only drop 0.3m max, in a GW?

      Which would mean you lose 0.2m selling value max?

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        yes

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      2. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah ted

        most i can lose on kun is 0.1 i think

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      3. Assisting you all day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        yes but you would get zero points each gwif u keep ...

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      4. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Imagine people sell him for a player that got injured in the League Cups 🙂

        Would be hilarious 😆

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      5. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Sure is, you have a nose diver?

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    • Declan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kun ➡ Rooney, done.

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    • Christina.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Toast

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    • Demí
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Dictionaries out lads

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      1. Declan
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        The last line was enough info for me.

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      2. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        My translation was: fell on his arse, hurt his leg and he'll be out for a month.

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      3. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Speak for yourself dumbass.

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    • Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hoping for Pellegrini to say something more definitive about Aguero tomorrow before the CCOne tie than Moyes' pressers

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