Archive for the 'Injuries' Category

July 30th, 2011

Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard Ruled Out Until September With Groin Infection

via LiverpoolFC 'Steven Gerrard today began a course of antibiotic treatment for an infection related to an ongoing groin problem. He is expected to remain in hospital for several days while the precautionary procedure is completed. The player will then return to Melwood to continue his rehabilitation programme and is expected to be available ...
July 29th, 2011

Liverpool’s Pepe Reina says he’s 3 days away from being fit

Pepe Reina gives the latest on his comeback and on Luis Suarez winning the Copa America. The Liverpool goalkeeper underwent surgery on a double hernia earlier in the summer but after sitting out pre-season so far, he says he is now ready to don his gloves once again.
July 28th, 2011

Does Manchester United’s Chicharito have a ‘pre-existing condition’ that explains it all?

Rafael Ortega, the club doctor of the player’s former club, Chivas de Guadalajara, was being interviewed by ESPN Sports Radio, and he claims that Hernández was sent for tests by the Mexican club as a teenager following a bout of acute migraine attacks. Ortega said: “I remember in his time as a youth player at Chivas that he suffered from acute ...
July 27th, 2011

Chicharito Hospitalized

According to ManUtd.com: "Chicharito sustained a mild concussion during training last night. "We have taken all the necessary precautions, which included an overnight stay in hospital. "The manager will give further updates in due course."
July 19th, 2011

Colorado Rapids forward Conor Casey out for remainder of the season + about 8 months recovery

Colorado Rapids have confirmed that forward Conor Casey will miss the remainder of the 2011 season after suffering a torn left Achilles tendon during the Rapids match on Saturday at Seattle Sounders FC. Casey, will undergo surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be out approximately eight months while recovering. More at Colorado Rapids team website
July 11th, 2011

Chelsea Confirm Michael Essien Had Surgery On Anterior Cruciate Ligament

via ChelseaFC 'Following injury to his right knee in training last week Michael Essien had surgery today to repair a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus. The surgery was successful and Michael's full recovery could take up to six months. Andre Villas-Boas said: 'Everyone at Chelsea wishes Michael well for his recovery. His ...
July 9th, 2011

Fabio Cannavaro Announces His Retirement Following Knee Injury

via Soccernet Cannavaro, 37, has been advised by doctors that his knee injury means he will no longer be able to continue his career. "I'm very sad," he said. "Football is everything for me in my life. It's not a simple thing. Everyone says it has to come, but when it comes, it's a decision you have to face. "I came back to Dubai to ...
July 8th, 2011

Michael Essien Suffers ‘Serious Knee Injury’ On Chelsea’s First Full Day Of Training

via ChelseaFC 'Michael Essien suffered an injury to his right knee during training this week. 'He will undergo tests over the next few days to determine the extent of that injury. Until we have the full results of those tests we will not be commenting further.'