Fabio pulled a hamstring according to Mark Hughes, out for a number of weeks. That boy is made of glass.
Agreed. At one point I saw him as Evra's successor, but his frequent injuries have crippled his development. Now, I can't really see him making it here.
Fabio's still young and the injuries will work themselves out in due time. he'll be a good pro either here or elsewhere. hopefully here.
the expectancy of young players is ridiculous nowadays. it's like if they aren't the finished article at 21 or in the top tier they aren't good/good enough. not everyone can have a Messi type impact. although it is harder nowadays to break through as a youth especially at a big club (even worse if they spend obscene amounts of money) at least if Fábio is done because of injuries then Smalling can't be too far behind
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8097490/Rooney-misses-Reds-clash since there is no match thread yet this will go here. dunno why but i have a bad feeling he will start Fletcher in this one
oh cool thanks. hopefully this isn't something like Rio will be out for a month or other past false statements
Wednesday will be interesting. If one of United's Under-21 CBs impresses they might see first team minutes until Smalling and co. return.
Wow. Well, we are fecked. Time for some youngsters to step up. Fletcher's first start back may be tomorrow as a CB. Every year with this shit. Why are all of our backs made of glass?
Smalling due back on 10/7 and Jones on 10/20... phsyioroom also lists Rafael as having a 'knock' with "no return date". hopefully it is nothing.