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Gerrard Injury Adds to Hodgson’s Woes

18 November 2010 679 comments
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Steven Gerrard will undergo a scan today to assess the extent of a hamstring injury sustained in England’s 2-1 friendly defeat to France last night at Wembley. Gerrard left the field after 84 minutes with the problem, breaking an agreement between Liverpool and England stating that the midfielder would only play for an hour.

The prognosis is not yet known, although the Daily Telegraph’s Henry Winter has reported through his Twitter account, that Gerrard could be out of action for 4-5 weeks…

The Reds were left fuming after Fabio Capello decided to break their promise by keeping the player on the field. Liverpool’s head of fitness and conditioning Darren Burgess vented his anger on Twitter, although the rant was removed shortly afterwards…

“Unbelievable from all associated with England and English FA with regard to Steven Gerrard’s injury. Completely ignored agreement and past history.”

The Liverpool captain’s possible spell on the sidelines will come as a massive blow for Roy Hodgson’s men and a large proportion of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Managers, with the player currently boasting 12.9% ownership. Although one of the most expensive players in the FPL game at £11.4 and by no means enjoying his greatest season, Gerrard has managed to notch-up a steady 57 points this so far this term and could leave Fantasy Football Managers with a dilemma.

With the probable absence of Gerrard and Lucas Leiva’s suspension, Liverpool are facing a crisis in midfield for the visit of West Ham on Saturday. This surely means that, along with Raul Meireles, Christian Poulsen will start the game and the likes of Jonjo Shelvey and Jay Spearing could hope for some minutes. With Gerrard being the regular spot-kick taker Fernando Torres, who is also a doubt, will be the likely replacement.

Saturday’s home fixture against West Ham is a must win game for Liverpool, but with doubts hanging over several key first-team regulars (Torres, Joe Cole, Dirk Kuyt and Martin Skrtel) and of course the Gerrard injury, it is already looking a potentially uncomfortable encounter for Roy Hodgson’s side.

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  1. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 29 days ago

    I'm going to play Adam even though he probably won't play. I've benched Nolan, Elmohamady and Bosingwa. I think Nolan is best as first sub. What do you guys think?

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    1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      I'm thinking of playing Adam and I have Park as my first sub, then Jara then Simpson

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  2. Butch
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    Hello people. Where is the suspension tighrope?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 29 days ago

      the circus usually, but some enthusiasts might have some in their back gardens. Best to ask around.

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  3. Zidane
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    anyone watching evra, he seems to be getting fit and is getting forward a lot?

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  4. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 29 days ago

    A lot of reports today saying United close to securing servies of Lindegaard.

    Interesting, he looks good that fella (well from what I've seen on youtube).

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    1. AP
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      He'll be the new no.2. He's 26(?) and has a pretty average career so far by all accounts.

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  5. TO
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    Hart
    Jones Coleman Jara
    Fabregas Nani Adam(C) VDV
    Drogba Carroll Chamakh
    Sub: Foster N'Zogbia Dann Salcido

    Right players on the bench?

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  6. Mr. Greedy
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    Okay Drogba out.

    Who to replace him with? Already have Tevez and Carroll.

    Torres - Getting back to his best, 'easy' home game V West Ham but Gerrard injury might curtail him and he is a doubt himself.

    Elmander - Cheap, banging them in for Bolton and they have an easyish run of games.

    Rooney - Risky move, but who dares wins.

    Gyan - Looking world class against Chelsea, but what will his role be when Bent comes back?

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    1. CravenA
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      I'd go for Gyan (or possibly Elmander) for now and then have a look at what Rooney's up to - bring him in if looking good.

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    2. Twelve years a slave
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      Torres been declared fit , fairly safe to say he plays

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        15 years, 29 days ago

        And Torres on penalties now Gerrard out

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        1. David Davros
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          15 years, 29 days ago

          You sure about that or guessing?

          Also liverpool are bad at the best of times, without Gerrard i think they'll struggle for goals.

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          1. Bubbles
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            15 years, 29 days ago

            I'm pretty sure Torres is one of those weird strikers that doesn't take penalties (I think). For whatever reason. Not sure who it'll be, Kuyt would probably be my guess.

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    3. _Greg
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      I was very close to doing Drogba>Gyan before he rose to 7.2. decided to keep faith in Drogba.

      He will come good...I think. It's more likely than unlikely!

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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        15 years, 29 days ago

        One thousandth of your budget made you change your mind? 🙂

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        1. _Greg
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          15 years, 29 days ago

          If Rooney or RVP show form when they return and Drogba is still being a showow of his former self, he's gone!

          Gyan still has to prove he has consistency over a period of time and Everton are no mugs at the back.

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          1. _Greg
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            15 years, 29 days ago

            *shadow, whoops 🙂

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      2. Mr. Greedy
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        15 years, 29 days ago

        It's not just Drogba, without Lampard the whole team look weaker going forward. Chelsea have tough fixtures so one or both of Malouda or Drogba is going. More strikers I want than midfielders so Drogba is going this week.

        Chelsea's fixtures improve around the time of the 2nd wildcard so I can always get them back in then when Lamps is back.

        With Gerrard and Kuyt out injured and big question marks over Rooney I think I'll plump for either Elmander or Gyan.

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    4. David Davros
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      If you're not sure then keep Drogba in imo. Wait and see what the deal is regarding Rooney or Gyan and maybe switch in a couple of weeks.

      I would ratehr play an off form Drogba every week than Elmander though.

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  7. The Bandit
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    Getting Nani for Arteta before poss rise tonight, but have to downgrade Drogs to do it. Do I take a punt on Rooney or play safe with Gyan who I will swop to Rooney or RVP later anyway?

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    1. CravenA
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      Like you said re Gyan - if you have to do it now the Rooney play is open to risk and a lack of striker minutes for your team at the weekend.

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      1. The Bandit
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        15 years, 29 days ago

        Sod it, going for Rooney could be a great differential if he plays. And is fit. And hits form.....

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  8. _Greg
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    carson or krul?

    dann, elmomohamady or simspon for 1 spot?

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    1. Sarri-ball
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      Carson+simpson for me

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        15 years, 29 days ago

        and for me

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    2. _Greg
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      thanks guys.

      carson doesn't get many cleanies though...

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  9. Nikos1978
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    Anyone watch the Holland game? How did Van Persie play?

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  10. Lovely Jubbly Lions
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    is gyan really a safe bet with bent coming back?

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    1. _Greg
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      if he scores one in each of the next two gameweeks that will be 6 in 5 and he'll have a bandwagon the size of mecha-streisand

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  11. viciousrumour
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    right, so i got a couple of questions.

    1. should i get drobga out for someone like torres/rooney?
    2. should I keep gyan over elmander for the forthcoming fixtures?

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    1. _Greg
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      2. keep Gyan, red hot form and who knows where it might escalate. I'll be gutted if he scores this week, nearly sacrificed the maleria-ridden b*stard for him

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  12. Oink Heart
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    who to bench out of this stella attack force?

    Fabregas VDV Nani Malouda Cahill

    Carroll Drogba Elmander

    Thought Carroll was injured so brought Elmander in.. now everyone's fit and i'm stuck!

    Malouda will make way for a 4.5mid next week in order to repair an out of favour back line!

    Thoughts?

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    1. OneQuarter
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 29 days ago

      Play a 3-5-3.

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  13. Bonny Scott
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    RBJ, wana hit me with the Betfair code? Cheers bud, c'mon ireland

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      15 years, 29 days ago

      howye bon scott, you got an email address?

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      1. Bonny Scott
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        15 years, 29 days ago

        leonard.alan@gmail.com

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 29 days ago

          email sent mate, i explained the whole thing in the second paragraph there. dont forget , you get the first 30 quid back that you bet, so its pretty sweet, and i get some free bets too so thanks man.

          plus, you can bet up to the 30 quid in loads of small bets (2 euro is the min bet though)

          best of luck man! 🙂

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          1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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            15 years, 29 days ago

            oh, dont forget you have to join through the green join now button at the bottom of the email

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  14. Sarri-ball
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    New Post

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  15. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 29 days ago

    Foster or Krul?

    I'll be playing Simpson. The CS Odds suggest Newcastle have a better chance, but Foster could be more likely to get points?

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    1. DHWizzo
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 29 days ago

      Expect Chelsea to explode after the drubbing to Sunderland.

      Foster is buried deep on my bench...

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  16. arfa
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 29 days ago

    anyone getting rid of Cashley?
    im tempted with fixtures and the Chelsea backline is fooked especially if Ivanovic gets a yellow Saturdy.it realeases so much money to waste in other areas.hmmmm

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    1. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 29 days ago

      Yep im thinking bout it 2. But wouldnt realese alot of money for me as would prob do cole-vidic

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      1. arfa
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 29 days ago

        thays what im thinking of doing,gonna wait a week cos Brum are shit going forward.looks a goer for next week though

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        1. Sarri-ball
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 29 days ago

          yep im same done my swaps for this week and no way taking a hit 2 get rid o cole.

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  17. The Bandit
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    New post

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  18. lazybones18
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    15 years, 29 days ago

    drogba or elmander

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  19. DHWizzo
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 29 days ago

    Dammit O'Shea - looks like he is set to fall again soon.

    Wanted to hang on as I think he will play this week, but can't take ANOTHER hit as I have had him from the start.

    What do you guys think? Bin him for Kolarov (as I wanted to do next week if he doesn't play again) or take a punt as United look primed for a cleany against Wigan?

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  20. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 28 days ago

    Is Kyriakos too much of a rotational risk to think about bringing in for Elmo? I like the fact that his points per game ratio is quite high but he doesn't seem to get many games.

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