Worrying list of Injuries?

jrj · January 11, 2014

Is the injury list starting to become slightly worrying?
Off the top of my head Kone,Gibson,Distin,Barkley,Deulofeu,Alcaraz and both pienaar and Osman apparently coming off today with knocks. Not all of these are definitely out for long periods but with the bench today especially, nobody stood out as somebody who could change the game for us. Just hope Bobby notices this, think our season depends on this window !

barneygumble · January 11, 2014

I'd say the lucky thing for us now, is we aren't playing until next Monday, and then the cup follows, so we can not have to put too much of a strain on Alcaraz, Pienaar or Osman.

Big Doug · January 11, 2014

said earlier on we have been unlucky to have 2 long term injures, most clubs don't get 1 a season never mind us having 2, hopefully Pienaar,Distin and Osman are all fit for next week we just need to see this month out then hopefully get Del boy and barkley back

Wat Tyler · January 11, 2014

Any news on Alcaraz injury?

Big Fat Sam · January 11, 2014

Happens every season.

Just hope we get a top striker in, we desperately need somebody for a. giving Lukaku a rest, b. playing up top with Lukaku when necessary and c. for when Lukaku leaves end of the season.

billycopper · January 11, 2014

Nah.

Distin will be back any time and it's been good to know that Stones and Alcaraz are up to snuff.
If Barkley has a month out it will help to save any burn out.
Deulofeu can't be too far away either.
Oviedo is unlucky to be out of the side and will want to seize his chance before Gerard and McGeady get themselves up to speed.
If Ossie has a niggle then it would be good to see Naismith in his natural position or whether Mirallas is more effective in the hole.

Being an ever-present would probably be as much of a mental strain as a physical one, if not more so. It's good for players to have a couple of weeks to sit and watch the games to help them rediscover their hunger and it helps to increase competition for places.

Shaun4658 · January 11, 2014

These injuries makes this transfer window even more important. If we have money, we should spend it as our squad depth/quality isn't great. Highlighted by our bench today.

Another 2 players needed at least.

Big Doug · January 11, 2014

surely the club should highlight the fact that we have had 2 players now injured with fractures and in both cases no punishment was given.

hopefully del boy is back for the derby (cant see it think barca will keep him as long as possible to ensure he's fully fit) but I would play

Deulofeu Mirallas Pienaar

Lukaku

royalblue66 · January 11, 2014

The break in Tenerife will do the a bit of good, fingers crossed.

davek · January 11, 2014

I think also that notice of player injuries increases in the transfer window for most clubs...it's a handy tool for managers trying to persuade owners to part with money for replacements.

dholliday · January 11, 2014

davek said:
I think also that notice of player injuries increases in the transfer window for most clubs...it's a handy tool for managers trying to persuade owners to part with money for replacements.

Aye, I can believe that too...bit of harmless fiddling of the system.

Bruce Wayne · January 11, 2014

And as luck would have it, pretty much our entire reserve team is now out on loan at other clubs. The squad really is stretched at the moment. I can't think of any fit players that missed out on the bench today.

Brennan · January 11, 2014

We'll be okay.

I'd guess Alcaraz, Distin, Pienaar, and Osman will be fine for West Brom. We've got McGeady coming in and Deulofeu should be fit by the middle of February at the latest i reckon. Another signing or two in the window and we're sorted.

Muggins · January 11, 2014

Bruce Wayne said:
And as luck would have it, pretty much our entire reserve team is now out on loan at other clubs. The squad really is stretched at the moment. I can't think of any fit players that missed out on the bench today.

Can we bring players on loan back?

If we're sending them out for experience and to stay match fit then the other clubs must know the score.

Muggins · January 11, 2014

Brennan said:
We'll be okay.

I'd guess Alcaraz, Distin, Pienaar, and Osman will be fine for West Brom. We've got McGeady coming in and Deulofeu should be fit by the middle of February at the latest i reckon. Another signing or two in the window and we're sorted.

I think he's being cautious and Martinez is putting faith in the squad system. He has his best 11 but knows he needs a squad to really compete in the league.