Just over a week ago (16th), I was told 4-6 weeks more, the 6 was because of Jonny’s injury history, but even so 4 weeks from when I was told is Hull City at home at the earliest really.
So therefore, I’m surprised about Jonny potentially being ready for Middlesbrough, but we shall see.
Let’s just get through this week including Sheffield Wednesday and see where we are and how long until others are back. I don’t think it can be too much longer.
LB must really be very frustrated as not only does he have this ridiculous situation with his contract but having assembled a reasonable squad for the season he now finds that the majority of first choice players are injured and now having to use youth players instead.
LB: “On the positive side, we’re in every game still. We’re not getting thumped and in the circumstances with budget and the amount of injuries we have, the way we’re performing is acceptable.” #cafc LB: “Even though the scorelines are wrong, the performances have been good. Luton were no better than us and we’ve got a depleted squad. Even with half of those players out, we would have got a result.” #cafc LB: “Decisions cost us that game. It wasn’t the performance or the effort. Yes, we’re in a rocky patch, but if you take 12 players out of anyone’s squad, they would struggle as well.” #cafc LB: “We have more players injured than are fit. The ones that are fit are all defenders, so I’m trying to juggle and adapt to put out a team to create chances. We’re still scoring goals, but we’re conceding.” #cafc
LB: “Like last season with the two shoulder injuries in the same game, it’s unheard of. We have three knee injuries at the moment where you’re unlucky if you have one of those in a season.” #cafc LB: “It is an injury crisis, but this is where the lads need to stand up and be counted. They give everything every game and they’re still doing themselves proud." #cafc LB: "We’re digging deep and we’re only six or seven points off the top six, so can you imagine where we would be if we had everyone fit?” #cafc LB: “Conor will be a big miss on Saturday. He got his fifth booking on Tuesday, but I think he did well to get this far, the way he runs around. He needed a bit of a rest, so he’ll be back in on Monday ready for the Middlesbrough game.” #cafc LB: “Oztumer is 50/50 so we have to see if he recovers in time. He took a bad tackle against Cardiff. He’s the only one that might come back.” #cafc LB: “Lyle is outside running, so we hope to have him back with the group training next Thursday ahead of Middlesbrough.” #cafc LB: “The fans have always played a massive part. They didn’t stop singing on Tuesday and we’re going to need them on Saturday to help us through this difficult period. We all need to stick together.” #cafc
Bowyer is beginning to sound defeated before he starts. Not surprising maybe, but if he does not expect us to win until we get a bunch of our injured players back and properly fit, then we cannot expect much before the end of January.
TBF to Lee, we could have Pep in charge of our current available squad and we wouldn't be doing any better. No blame attached to Lee for how results have been over the last 10 games. Still confident we will beat the drop once LT, JW + JC are all back and firing - hopefully some prudent additions in January and we will be fine.
Bowyer is beginning to sound defeated before he starts. Not surprising maybe, but if he does not expect us to win until we get a bunch of our injured players back and properly fit, then we cannot expect much before the end of January.
We're just reaping the "rewards" of Duchatelet's budget restrictions ............ was always likely to happen once a few key personnel became unavailable, as the squad is puffed up with too many youngsters and loans. So no room to bring in any more loans and only the inexperienced to fill the gaps.
Bowyer is beginning to sound defeated before he starts. Not surprising maybe, but if he does not expect us to win until we get a bunch of our injured players back and properly fit, then we cannot expect much before the end of January.
We're just reaping the "rewards" of Duchatelet's budget restrictions ............ was always likely to happen once a few key personnel became unavailable, as the squad is puffed up with too many youngsters and loans. So no room to bring in any more loans and only the inexperienced to fill the gaps.
How would that help? We can't sign anyone on loan anyway.
The squad is an adequate size, tell me a team that can cope with the injuries we have had.
Lockyer, Cullen, Williams and Taylor were all unable to start on Saturday. How would Liverpool do without Van Dijk, Fabinho, Mane and Firmino?
I'd imagine it's been a hard few weeks and he's simply venting. He did say he remains positive and I am sure he and JJ are doing everything possible to give the players the belief they need. Indeed, Saturday was poor. I don't think anyone else would be getting anything more out of the players, given the situation we're in. It must be impossible to confidently guess how to even set up based on the fact that he's having to take into account playing the likes of Doughty and Morgan, Oshilaja in midfield etc.
I've also been thinking more and more about the team since Grapevine's post on the Boro PMV thread. Gallagher & Leko, playing their first senior football consistently. Cullen, only 21, but pivotal to our side and already with so much responsibility. Bonne, having to step up and deputise for Taylor, having spent last year in the national league. Kayal & Hemed, two players with Championship winning experience, pretty much crocked since they arrived.
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He's not the only one !
Could play a major part in half a game over Xmas.
So therefore, I’m surprised about Jonny potentially being ready for Middlesbrough, but we shall see.
Let’s just get through this week including Sheffield Wednesday and see where we are and how long until others are back. I don’t think it can be too much longer.
Call me a skeptic, but no I somehow don't think so.
He'd have wanted to keep him fresh for next Saturday.
If he did and played Sarr instead ..... he'd still need to put Pearcey on the bench as cover though.
LB: “Even though the scorelines are wrong, the performances have been good. Luton were no better than us and we’ve got a depleted squad. Even with half of those players out, we would have got a result.” #cafc
LB: “Decisions cost us that game. It wasn’t the performance or the effort. Yes, we’re in a rocky patch, but if you take 12 players out of anyone’s squad, they would struggle as well.” #cafc
LB: “We have more players injured than are fit. The ones that are fit are all defenders, so I’m trying to juggle and adapt to put out a team to create chances. We’re still scoring goals, but we’re conceding.” #cafc
LB: “It is an injury crisis, but this is where the lads need to stand up and be counted. They give everything every game and they’re still doing themselves proud." #cafc
LB: "We’re digging deep and we’re only six or seven points off the top six, so can you imagine where we would be if we had everyone fit?” #cafc
LB: “Conor will be a big miss on Saturday. He got his fifth booking on Tuesday, but I think he did well to get this far, the way he runs around. He needed a bit of a rest, so he’ll be back in on Monday ready for the Middlesbrough game.” #cafc
LB: “Oztumer is 50/50 so we have to see if he recovers in time. He took a bad tackle against Cardiff. He’s the only one that might come back.” #cafc
LB: “Lyle is outside running, so we hope to have him back with the group training next Thursday ahead of Middlesbrough.” #cafc
LB: “The fans have always played a massive part. They didn’t stop singing on Tuesday and we’re going to need them on Saturday to help us through this difficult period. We all need to stick together.” #cafc
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-boss-lee-bowyer-im-like-a-plumber-who-is-missing-vital-tools-to-get-the-job-done/
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-boss-bowyer-knows-karlan-grant-is-greatest-threat-in-huddersfields-team-as-striker-prepares-for-valley-return/
We're just reaping the "rewards" of Duchatelet's budget restrictions ............ was always likely to happen once a few key personnel became unavailable, as the squad is puffed up with too many youngsters and loans. So no room to bring in any more loans and only the inexperienced to fill the gaps.
The squad is an adequate size, tell me a team that can cope with the injuries we have had.
Lockyer, Cullen, Williams and Taylor were all unable to start on Saturday. How would Liverpool do without Van Dijk, Fabinho, Mane and Firmino?
I've also been thinking more and more about the team since Grapevine's post on the Boro PMV thread. Gallagher & Leko, playing their first senior football consistently. Cullen, only 21, but pivotal to our side and already with so much responsibility. Bonne, having to step up and deputise for Taylor, having spent last year in the national league. Kayal & Hemed, two players with Championship winning experience, pretty much crocked since they arrived.