Injury Thread or: "They stretch hamstrings, don't they?"

you read the article and see that they're doing everything right, I read the article and see that they're on high notice that his fitness is always an issue and a question, and had a higher duty to act and take every preventative measure to ensure an injury did not occur. Playing Gerrard when we were up 3-0, or 3-1, is not adequate nor reasonable action when taken in face of this notice of a higher duty to act

 

Actually my opinion was formed on watching Gerrard be consistently fitter than he was in his twenties or as a teenager, had nothing to do with the interview.

 

Blame blame blame. He's injured. It happens. I just hope they don't "Rafa" him back to fitness. Next few games are going to be key to our, but to be honest it might be nice having a more energized and disciplined midfield (i.e. Gerrard-less) if we're to weather the next few weeks. We just can't afford another injury. Gerrard's been at his best in his years this season, but he's still capable of disappearing or easing up in matches. An anxious midfielder hoping to seize an opportunity might be nice against Man City and Chelsea.

*Before I get torn to pieces, I'm not saying we're better off without our captain. Just hoping to find some positive to take away from the situation.

 

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2013/12/steven-gerrard-expected-2014-hamstring-injury/

Big shoes to fill

 

We're really going to miss Stevie's set piece delivery, which has been amazing this year. If there's a silver lining it's that we get to see how Allen responds, given that he will get an extended run in the first team w/ the captain out. Coutinho will have to grab the creative reins, because there's not another player in the squad with Gerrard's ability to make the incisive pass and Henderson will have to prove that he's more than just a workhorse.

If our backline juggling continues and Agger doesn't play, who gets the arm band? Skrtel? Kolo? Lucas? Henderson? Those seem the most likely, but I'd actually prefer we give it to Suarez.

 

If Agger and SG don't play the arm band has to go to Lucas if he plays

 

I say give it to johnson

 

Everyone should have 8 minutes per match w/ the armband so no one's feelings get hurt.

 

No, no, no EVERYBODY gets a captain's armband while SG's out. Everybody is important and should feel wonderful and fulfilled all the time.

 

Gerard out a month to six weeks. Where's the damn horse placenta when you need it?

 

Rumour is that Suarez and Henderson left Stamford Bridge on crutches. Not looking good, this.

 

Gerrard could return for the Hull match but Allen and Sakho out. Henderson may also be available.

 

it would be very good if Gerrard and Hendo are fully fit. But I really dont want to rush them back in. Hendo looked like he needed some rest or maybe even have something looked at. (Praying for the first)

 

In which case, I think there is a case for starting Luis Alberto. Why ever did we pay money for him if not for exactly this period?

 

Agreed.
I could see BR putting him on the bench and Aspas in the starting lineup though. He has been favoring him lately.

 

Sturridge seems to be ahead of schedule from reading the tea leaves from Rodgers's press conference and may be in the frame for the away match at Stoke.

 

Call me a homer but I think Sturridge being in the lineup is the difference between us having the 4th best team in England and having the 2nd best team (Behind City). I'm really excited for him to come back, as his return is better than any signing we can possibly make. If he and Suarez can stay healthy and play out the rest of the season together, I think we can finish as high as second.

 

Any update on Lucas Leiva?

 

Suspect they're waiting on the swelling to go down, then do some scans.

 

Rumour on tw@tter is that he is out for 6 weeks!

 

Could be worse, but that's certainly not good.

 

Pretty much.

I'm trying to stay positive - six weeks will fly by.

 

I'm glad twitter rumors are never wrong.

 

If true, that s*cks.