Injuries 2023/24
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Spesh-Spur
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Nay idea whether that's being cautious or is he genuinely ruled out for some time?
Spursex
Alert Team
Maddison looks unlikely to start against Wolves is what I heard this morning, but who knows, if he can run on it, I wouldn't be surprised to see him used.
Gary Onedaysoon
*Prediction Champion 20/21 & 21/22*
Can he withdraw from the England squad and still play this weekend?
Spursex
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Pretty sure he can, he'd have spoken to Southgate that's for sure.
Gary Onedaysoon
*Prediction Champion 20/21 & 21/22*
Given the competition for places and the Euros next year, I'd be shocked if he declared himself unfit for England but played this weekend.
Spursex
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It would be unusual, but it's not unknown; it really will come down to the conversation he'd have had with Southgate, although I do note that we've said he will be unavailable for both games, which probably means he won't be starting.
Sockspurs
Vital 1st Team Regular
"You won't play anyway, Henderson and Phillips are my guys"
Spursex
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Shit. Here we go. Now our pts total will tank..
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Departed
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We're gonna kick some very surprised arses and shut the likes of Phil Neville up in the next 6 weeks.
Matic
Alert Team
Hopefully, following the trend so far this season, those who need to step up, do. Dier has experience and despite his lack of pace is capable of doing well - like against Chelsea (bar a few rusty moments.) I'm hoping Lo Celso and/or Bentancur can step up to somewhat fill the Maddison void. They are more than capable, even if they are slightly different types of player.
I'm not totally negative, because so far we have done A LOOOOOOT better than I expected. There may even be the scenario where someone like Phillips or Donley get a chance and take it - which then saves us money in Jan.
I'm staying positive.
Spursex
Alert Team
Yep, exactly what I was fearing a confluence of bad news (for us)...
SkellySpur
Vital Newbie
Think everybody knew we were going into the season a bit light on quality back ups in several positions but I would guess no one really anticipated so many injuries and suspensions hitting at the same time. With the run of fixtures we have the timing couldn’t be much worse but fortunately Bents has recovered at exactly the right time and maybe Gil or La Celso will get more opportunities as should our new Argentinian strike. Midfield ok until Jan unless we get further setbacks and if Porro misses tomorrow god knows what our back four will be but whatever it will lack some pace which could leave us very vulnerable.
Big test for Ange and the squad let’s hope we can get through to January and still be in contention for the top four.
Big test for Ange and the squad let’s hope we can get through to January and still be in contention for the top four.
SmithAndJones
Vital 1st Team Regular
With Maddison out I'd like to see Kulu moved centrally to play in an advanced midfield position, with Johnson then being the obvious wide right selection. Maybe Kulu, Johnson, Son and Gil as the front four. Postco won't be backing off that's for sure.
Often surgery is the last resort. Generally physios try strengthening the muscle/mobility work/joint mobilisation to see if the body reacts well. Evidently it wasn't enough this time
