Match Thread Everton v Chelsea. 12th Sep at 12.45.

[Dithering Dougie]

Didn't play for Costa Rica this week just gone.

Was he called up?

 

[ijjysmith]

Was he called up?

I think so. Not 100% sure though.

 

[Furey1878]

He played in the last two games so I'd have thought he should be okay, unless like I said he's got another injury in the international break??

Here you go, mate:

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-give-bryan-oviedo-every-10025635

"Oviedo has been struggling with a knee ligament issue since the goalless draw with Spurs a fortnight ago, and is a doubt for this weekend's game.

Martinez, though, says the Costa Rican will be assessed at Finch Farm right up to kick off. The Catalan is in any case sure he has enough options in reserve, with youngster Brendan Galloway fit again, and new signing Ramiro Funes Mori available for selection."

 

[meagher94]

It'll be Galloway.

 

[chicoazul]

Just hurt them.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

Here you go, mate:

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-give-bryan-oviedo-every-10025635

"Oviedo has been struggling with a knee ligament issue since the goalless draw with Spurs a fortnight ago, and is a doubt for this weekend's game.

Martinez, though, says the Costa Rican will be assessed at Finch Farm right up to kick off. The Catalan is in any case sure he has enough options in reserve, with youngster Brendan Galloway fit again, and new signing Ramiro Funes Mori available for selection."

Thanks mate, doesn't sound to promising for him does it.

 

[Furey1878]

Thanks mate, doesn't sound to promising for him does it.

He's had a lot of injury problems since the leg break. I was hoping he wouldn't become a crock afterwards but I'm not too confident anymore.

It's a shame because when fit he's superb cover for Baines and plays with a lot of passion.

 

[mikewex]

From http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/spor...chelsea-press-conference-recap-jose-10033162?

"It can go both ways," said the Blues boss.

"You can say the team is under-performing because some players are underperforming. Or you can say some players are under-performing and because of that the team is underperforming."

Misquote, or Mourinho being his usual smart alec self?

 

[faddy the blue]

Mourinho absolutely reeks of Brut, the sulky lipped snidey eyed Portuguese cockmonkey.

lol

 

[Dithering Dougie]

He's had a lot of injury problems since the leg break. I was hoping he wouldn't become a crock afterwards but I'm not too confident anymore.

It's a shame because when fit he's superb cover for Baines and plays with a lot of passion.

I think you have to question the medical department (yet again) and Martinez for allowing him to push himself so hard to try and get back for the World Cup. It was such a horrendous injury he surely should have been eased back and not given false hope, a more realistic target should have been set. It clearly cost him most of last season and it looks like he's showing no signs of it clearing up yet.

It could cost him his top flight career when you consider he's in the last year of his contract with us and there's no signs of either his injuries clearing or talks of an extension. Be a real shame if it does and Martinez and his staff need to question themselves.

 

[deipnosophist]

From http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/spor...chelsea-press-conference-recap-jose-10033162?

"It can go both ways," said the Blues boss.

"You can say the team is under-performing because some players are underperforming. Or you can say some players are under-performing and because of that the team is underperforming."

Misquote, or Mourinho being his usual smart alec self?

 

[Shipped]

Flawless that the best I've read and you're right, they reek of those anglo-saxon historical weekends dressing up in ancient armor in a field.
Thanks as always.

 

[bol-uk]

If he's not then it will have to be Barry.

If barry plays lb we need to have an LW who tracks back.Lennon is the hardest working but can he switch?

So many questions...

 

[tsubaki]

Galloway before anyone else, Pedro is smarter than Navas was but nowhere near as fast.

 

[LAToffee]

If Galloway plays, I am sure they will test him. Big game for him. Thought he was shown up against City (most players would have been, they were that good). But two mares in a row would be a real setback.