I always thought that we needed cover in this area anyway. Every cloud and all that.
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EverBlue86
Banned ( again ) for threatening behaviour
doesn't make sense mate any cover we buy will just be used to replace ross we will still have Osman/Naismith as only cover off the bench
DevineEFC
Player Valuation: £2.5m
A lot made of this "5 Month" injury .. worst case scenario injury this is! Can see him being out to mid-Oct if it really is just a partial tear
lets hope to god it is! Agree that a central attack minded midfielder is something we've always needed to keep Ross on his toes. Relying on Osman/Naisy to make those drives forward wont get us anywhere!!!
lets hope to god it is! Agree that a central attack minded midfielder is something we've always needed to keep Ross on his toes. Relying on Osman/Naisy to make those drives forward wont get us anywhere!!!
Martinez has clarified his comments, seems slighly more hopeful that it will the shorter time out although won't know until the next scans.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/roberto-martinez-update-ross-barkley-7628730
The club are unable to predict how long the England man will be out but initial assessments suggest he will be sidelined for two months. Blues boss Roberto Martinez, speaking immediately after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium, sparked fears that Barkley could be out for five months saying: “We know there is a partial tear of the ligament and that could mean anything from seven weeks to four or five months, so we need to be cautious.”
But when asked later if he thought it was realistic that Barkley could be sidelined for the rest of the calendar year, Martinez replied: “No, we are going to be expecting the next set of scans as late as Wednesday or Thursday to make sure the inflammation is not in the knee.
“Medial ligament injuries could go from six weeks up to a longer period but it is not an injury that should rule him out for the season.”Martinez added: “Injuries and suspensions are part of the game. It’s not an advantage or a disadvantage. We all share the same problems.“It is important that we get Ross Barkley back fully fit as quickly as we can because September is going to be a very busy month and without Ross it is going to put more pressure and strains on other players.”
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/roberto-martinez-update-ross-barkley-7628730
The club are unable to predict how long the England man will be out but initial assessments suggest he will be sidelined for two months. Blues boss Roberto Martinez, speaking immediately after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium, sparked fears that Barkley could be out for five months saying: “We know there is a partial tear of the ligament and that could mean anything from seven weeks to four or five months, so we need to be cautious.”
But when asked later if he thought it was realistic that Barkley could be sidelined for the rest of the calendar year, Martinez replied: “No, we are going to be expecting the next set of scans as late as Wednesday or Thursday to make sure the inflammation is not in the knee.
“Medial ligament injuries could go from six weeks up to a longer period but it is not an injury that should rule him out for the season.”Martinez added: “Injuries and suspensions are part of the game. It’s not an advantage or a disadvantage. We all share the same problems.“It is important that we get Ross Barkley back fully fit as quickly as we can because September is going to be a very busy month and without Ross it is going to put more pressure and strains on other players.”
Chang Elephant
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Cleverley is more Hibbert than Rodwell
Wat Tyler
Player Valuation: £70m
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Christiffa25
Player Valuation: £35m
Osman, Naismith and Miralass all options to play there and all different types of players. Bobby will not buy to cover this posistion. You couldn't buy a like 4 like Ross clone anyway, he's unique! All being well Ross will be back soon enough.
Ihaters
Player Valuation: £35m
Naismith>Cleverly
vieri
Player Valuation: £950k
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...everton-manager-roberto-martinez-9674823.html
The papers always exaggerates these comments and it's good to hear they're expecting Barkley to be back a lot faster than the 5 months mentioned.
The papers always exaggerates these comments and it's good to hear they're expecting Barkley to be back a lot faster than the 5 months mentioned.
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StatesideBlue3
Player Valuation: £1m
There is so much good news in Martinez's comments there. Judging by the state of this forum the past 48 HOURS we needed some good news to retain our sanity.
Apparently Atsu can play there, Pienaar at a push, I'd like to see some genuine cover, but depending what's left in the warchest we do need another striker, and theres defo an argument to be made for an RB, maybe just loan it right up on deadline day.
I was so itching to see Ross play though, he would have had them relegation munchers on toast
Was Arsenal I was most looking forward to, in his limited career they are a team he's always played well against. Hopefully will make up for lost time at the Emirates in Feb.
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