[sbu_large_image] Injuries
1 September 2014 5194 comments
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With the first international break of the season already underway, we scour the Premier League treatment rooms to assess the players who picked up injuries over the weekend action.

Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury. Arsene Wenger reckons the Frenchman “should be alright” in a week, while the Gunners boss also revealed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (calf) and Mesut Ozil (ankle) picked up problems in the 1-1 stalemate.

Aston Villa
Skipper Ron Vlaar was subbed off due to a calf complaint in Villa’s win over Hull, Paul Lambert has confirmed.

Chelsea
Oscar was unavailable for the Blues’ trip to Everton in Saturday evening after being ruled out with an ankle problem. Eden Hazard has since pulled out of the Belgium squad with a “small injury”.

Crystal Palace
Marouane Chamakh is set to be sidelined for a month with the hamstring problem picked up during the weekend draw at Newcastle. Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.

Everton
Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.

Man City
Summer signing Fernando was subbed off during the first half of Saturday’s home loss to Stoke with a groin problem, Manuel Pellegrini admitted post-match.

Man United
Initial reports suggested Juan Mata was replaced with three minutes remaining of United’s draw at Burnley with a hamstring problem. Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp. The Red Devils’ boss also confirmed Angel di Maria was subbed off as a precautionary measure after sustaining a knock on his calf.

Newcastle
Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.

Stoke
Peter Odemwingie was forced off with a knee problem just 20 minutes after appearing off the bench in the Potters’ win at City.

Tottenham
Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.

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  1. Muffinz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So I have the funds to do Debuchy->Ivanovic, but am really leaning more towards Moreno. Please talk me out of this crazy idea!

    Here's my reasoning: Chelsea have so far played bur (3-1), LEI (3-0) and eve (6-3). That's 1 CS and 4 goals conceded against pretty soft competition to be honest. Liverpool have played SOU (2-1), mci (1-3) and tot (3-0). 1 CS and 4 goals conceded against 3 in form teams of pretty high caliber.
    Chelseas next 4 are: SWA, mci, AVL, ARS. Swansea is THE in-form team atm and while I think Chelsea will win at the bridge I could very well see Swansea scoring as they have in every match before this (2,33 goals/game). City away is one of the toughest games of the season for Chelsea. AVL is of course a great fixture. Arsenal at home is kind of like the Swansea game, expect Chelsea to win comfortably, but I would not be very surprised to see an Arsenal goal in there somewhere.
    The main concern though is that I feel like Mourinho will play much more defensively against these tougher teams to not be punished on the break, and so far offense has been Ivanovics strongest weapon. Of course he will still be threatening on corners and with Costa in the middle his crosses will be deadly, but I still expect his PPG to decrease a lot now.
    Liverpool on the other hand are set up for some favourable fixtures, their next 4 are: AVL, whu, EVE, WBA (with qpr, HUL, new to follow that).
    Liverpool are known to be shaky at the back, but this year half or more of their backline has been upgraded, they should only get stronger the better they gel together. And with the diamond formation back in action, it falls upon the full-backs to go forward out wide, something Moreno seems to like as he has looked very aggressive these last 2 games. In fact his PPG is not that far behind Ivanovics (7,5 to 9,5) over the two matches he has played and that was City away and Spurs away!
    However Ivanovic will probably rise at least 0,2 over the international break so might be harder to get him in later (though if he only rises to 7,2 I'll still be able to afford him).

    So again: dissect my crazy theories and bring me back to my senses please!! 😀

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wrong time.

    2. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      cudnt be bothered reading that tbh

    3. The Iron Tulip
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Come back tomorrow

      1. Muffinz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I very well might do just that.

    4. SierraDelta
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Both should be in your team 🙂

      1. Muffinz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Hmm, I had not thought of that.. just feels bad benching two out of Clyne, Naylor and Chester though :/

    5. copps
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      im getting moreno. looks awesome and easier fixtures

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      tl,dr.

      Ivanovic is the best defender (if not player) in the game right now. Moreno is also a very good pick, as is Debuchy.

      1. Mike2795647
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Debuchy = dogshit (so far)

    6. bitterandstout
      11 years, 10 months ago

      moreno, pools fixtures are improving as is the side.

    7. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I agree for what its worth

    8. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      0% chance of me reading that

    9. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I generally agree with your reasoning, and still thank that, in the long run, Ivanovic won't keep getting attacking returns, and Moreno looks a good prospect. Also, Liverpool look more solid with Lovren at the back. However, in the long run, Chelsea under Mourinho will keep more clean sheets than anyone else, and a chelsea defender is just about the most dependable source of defensive points in the game.

    10. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is there anyway you could summarise this into a sentance my attention span is sh

      1. Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Moreno > Ivanovic 'cos fixtures.

  2. Sunny 😎
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Wenger once said signing more than 3 first team players in one window disturbs the balance of the team and play.

    He is true to his word with a 3rd first team signing.

  3. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Welbz may be a great 3rd FWD option to go alongside Costa and Kun. Will give him 2-3 weeks to settle, especially that ARS nearest fixtures ain't looking that great...

    1. KujaliaFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      For 7 ducats at the Arsenal, he's a real bargain.

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        20% ownership by GW5.

    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes just need an interim. May actually keep Naismith for two easy Everton fixtures then flick for welbeck

      1. The Machine
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ho trigger available for the hockey thing? Don't need your email just a simple yes will be enougj

        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Did you say captain or vice captain Nate? I'm the non playing manager, not manager.

          1. The Machine
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Vc for now will take over Captaincy if none of my signings take it

            1. Parm
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Who've we signed so far?

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        this! 😀 perfect. goal fest of the NLD.

      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        il wait till the end of the week and end up doing Jovetic to Welbeck depending on which of the 2 look like starting

  4. schlupptheweek
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I really hope Doyle is the striker going to Palace because I don't want him at Wolves

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Him and fletcher were a force 🙂

      1. schlupptheweek
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ha Ha Ha! They were average and our team is better now than the one which was in the premier league.

        1. 50shades of o'shea
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Shako and Dicko!!!

  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    If I didn't hate Clevz enough

    would rather sit on the bench fopr more money then go somewhere else for less money but actually get games

    I love Danny, but I respect him for doing what he thinks is best for his career

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      80k wage demand is insane

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thick that Tom is.

    2. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Letting Danny go may come back to bite you.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I agree, I'm not saying I want him to go, just that i can understand why he is

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      for his career? for his bank balance

    4. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wanted to wait out for Everton but Manchester United wouldn't agree to the loan

  6. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Scott Sinclair to move or stay rotting on city's bench?

    Would be a good signing for lots of prem teams...

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wages

    2. Sunny 😎
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Completely a forgotten man. Would be a great signing for Saints imo

  7. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Debuchy to...

    A. Moreno
    B. Clyne
    C. Janmaat

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I have b and c so go a 🙂

  8. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Am not sure if LVG trying to turn United into manchester Madrid with high priced older attackers is going to be good for them

    Could be Disasterous

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Complete change of policy

    2. Mulder
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Still with the signings they have made, top 4 should be minimum

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ahead of who though? Big names, but is their team good enough to oust Arsenal or Liverpool? I'm not convinced.

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        City, Chelski, Arsenal and 'Pool are better IMO.

        1. Licky
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          More depth, though Arsenal could struggle enough to let United get a look in.

          1. Leaf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Arsenal midfield options destroys united

      2. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Over who exactly?

    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      They need players that are firing now instead of developing ones for the future

    4. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      all three struggled with injuries last season, if it happens again theyre buggered with no back up

  9. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I do not know why United fans are so upset about Welbeck leaving. They never seemed too concerned when his talents were rotting on the bench.

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      This!!!!!

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      some of us were

      but he was never gonna get a chance up front with Rooney, RvP and now Falcao

    3. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1) born and bred
      2) going to scummy arse n all

    4. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I've been saying drop one of Rooney or RVP for quite some time.

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        You mean the two that won you the league. Clueless.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Jog on.

    5. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Good point.

    6. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I dont understand the upset at all, 2-3 good matches a season, not gonna get a run an improve, good bye and good luck.

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Agree with you. He's your typical over hyped English player.

      2. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Holds onto the ball better than Rooney or RVP. Better overall player than both potentially.

  10. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Keep Rooney now or go through with Rooney--->Costa?

  11. Yome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Window closing in 50min and still no Falcao 🙂

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hoping I'm right 🙂

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      😯

    3. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Players can be announced after it is closed though, they may have just not taken the pictures yet or something.

  12. radawson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best midfielder for 7.9m to replace Mutch before he likely drops again tonight? Have Sigurdsson already....Eriksen??

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Eriksen
      Mirallas
      Tadic
      Cabella

    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mirallas or Tadic imo

    3. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      zaha

    4. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i still like eriksen but wait for the end of next week.. Barfa/JWP could be ur answer for cheap

    5. radawson
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Chadli worth a punt?

  13. Spoiler
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    tempted by welbeck in my wildcard,

    1. Pinturicchio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You should be more than tempted.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Be rude not to...

  14. Yome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    @VincentKompany: #MCFC club legend! Proud to have played 6 years alongside this man. Congratulations and good luck at @ACF_Fiorentina my brother #forzaMicah

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I hope we buy him back sometime in the future. 🙁

      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        What a waste, he is still a beat on Fifa 😉

        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Beast*

    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kompany is class, love the lad

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        this.

        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          So mature for his age and a real leader. Best CB in England by far

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        This.

        #Legend.

    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Richards was pants anyway

  15. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Feels great being a City fan to see all the carnage unfold. 😀

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Will be even better when Agueros knee goes and Jovetic is injured.

    2. Sunny 😎
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Same here being a Chelsea fan.. 😀

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😎

    3. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You should be rather nervous.

      1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        City nervous of united? Come on...

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Standing still is never a good idea. And City may well have gone backwards. Not in Chelsea's class at all. And if we start to tick, look out.

      2. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        About what? 😕

  16. 50shades of o'shea
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Alderwield to sotton 1 year loan confirmed!

    1. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Koeman is really bringing in worthy replacements. Do you know if they are still in for a winger?

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yup Mane from Salzburg. I was saying when they were selling that they would reinvest well and I believe they have. Why people were saying they would be relegation candidates and do badly I will never know 🙂

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Neither will I 😉 COYS!

          1. 50shades of o'shea
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            COYT but I like sotton.

        2. Wouter
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Nice! They really look to have got a great team together, especially with JRod back soon.

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Why? Thought Gardos was brought in to start alongside Fonte?

  17. bitterandstout
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Alderweireld is confirmed at SOU, who does he displace? Clyne?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      yoshida

      1. bitterandstout
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ta bemba

        1. Pinturicchio
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          He's a centre back. He just played at right back for Belgium in the past World Cup.

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yoshida

      1. Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        what about Gardos?

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          We have defensive depth. Good eh? 😀

    2. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yoshida.

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

      Definitely Yoshida. Natural CB that can cover at RB.

  18. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    United fan here: Scared Falcao may not make it

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Na probably just scanning his knees thoroughly.

  19. schlupptheweek
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Finally Wolves have sold Doyle! That gives money in January to get into the premier league and for Bakary Sako, Ikeme and Van le Parra to be in my fantasy team next year.

  20. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So in the end nobody wanted Cleverley.

  21. Sheep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I have no idea how Mata, Rooney, RVP, Di Maria and Falcao can fit into the same team though.

    Blind is a great signing though.

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Rotation. Planning for the CL challenge next season 😉

    2. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      they dont

      yes lovely little player and a huge upgrade on fletcher and cleverley

    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      RVP is running out os steam...

      1. McSauce
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        RVP going to have his operation

  22. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus, what's happening with Falcao? 🙁 squeaky bum time....

  23. Mr_Partridge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    John Motson saying Welbz to Arsenal will be great signing.

    Love Motty

    1. bitterandstout
      11 years, 10 months ago

      it's a fantastic opportunity for Wellbeck.

  24. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Paddy Power

    Rumours are that Arsenal are tying to sign the purple dildo to give them more penetration up front. #transferdildoday

    1. Mr_Partridge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Already done

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      There was a bit at the back too 😉

      1. The Machine
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Available for the hockey thing? Don't need email a simple yes would be enough

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Which team are you?

          1. The Machine
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Malaysia

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

      Missed the deadline by 2 pages

  25. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Starting to get a bit tight this Falcao lark...I'm no United fan but I'd love to see him sign...GET ON WITH IT...!!

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      thorough medical, probably dodgy knee

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Could be...Nobody wants a croc..

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      oops// ignore.. just read above

  26. Sheep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Welbeck is the signing of the window.

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No Balotelli is...same price, but a million times better.

      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Not when you take away penos

      2. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Disagree from a fantasy perspective if Welbeck nails down the starting role in Giroud's absence!

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Behave!

  27. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is the loan deadline the same time as the othe deadline?

  28. Sheep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Welbeck conversion rate: 25%
    Sturridge conversion rate: 25%

    Myth busted?

  29. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Remember guys a transfer can be announced after 11pm, it;s just the paperwork that needs to be submitted before then

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Remember last year when we were holding onto that Coentrao deal?

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        oh yeah, that hinged on Real replacing him, which they didn't