Anfernee isn't a Championship level defensive midfielder in my view, not even sure he's a full back of the desired grade, at least not so far. Hope I'm wrong..
Here we go, in terms of picking up numerous injuries already.
Gilbey, Pearce, Oshilaja out and all 3 are first team players for us. 2 injured mid/long term from training.
Agree with Talal in that Deji is so hit and miss that if we can improve in that area, that will be handy with him returning as cover. There must have been a reason he was captain at his old club, AFC and released too, I think we get to see why in games.
Here we go, in terms of picking up numerous injuries already.
Gilbey, Pearce, Oshilaja out and all 3 are first team players for us. 2 injured mid/long term from training.
Agree with Talal in that Deji is so hit and miss that if we can improve in that area, that will be handy with him returning as cover. There must have been a reason he was captain at his old club, AFC and released too, I think we get to see why in games.
Here we go, in terms of picking up numerous injuries already.
Gilbey, Pearce, Oshilaja out and all 3 are first team players for us. 2 injured mid/long term from training.
Agree with Talal in that Deji is so hit and miss that if we can improve in that area, that will be handy with him returning as cover. There must have been a reason he was captain at his old club, AFC and released too, I think we get to see why in games.
Released or was out of contract?
He was well regarded at Wimbledon, I think I remember reading.
Out of contract at Wimbledon, Free Agent. Deji rejected another contract at Wimbledon because he wanted to play Championship football, I believe.
Hadn't he not also been on trial at Luton last year before signing for us?
No such thing as luck. Everything happens as a result of something else.
The players are breaking down and it could be anything from: 1. Not enough recovery between training sessions 2. Nutrition is wrong 3. Training sessions are too intense. 4. Post training stretches and upkeep routines are not being maintained 5. Freak injury
Personally think it's likely a mix of all the first 4. If your training is too intense and you don't have the correct nutrition & recovery you increase the likelihood of injuries.
I don't suppose for a minute that Roland's penny pinching left the medical department with sufficient funding and resources, which probably doesn't help either
I don't suppose for a minute that Roland's penny pinching left the medical department with sufficient funding and resources, which probably doesn't help either
I don't think he can be blamed for players getting injured now. Oshilaja and Gilbey have come to the Valley with historical injuries. The players need to ensuring their recovery is managed to ensure they don't breakdown. A medical team can only advise and assist so much.
Not the worst stroke of luck really tho is it? Erratic player of limited usefulness now unavailable. Charlie Barker to his more familiar central role, alongside Pratley and Gunter, will be a much more reassuring defensive line than anything with DO starting. The fact that Purrington's spell in the middle of the backline was far less troubling than anytime DO has played there tells me all I need to know.
Erratic player of limited usefulness now unavailable. Charlie Barker to his more familiar central role, alongside Pratley and Gunter, will be a much more reassuring defensive line than anything with DO starting.
The fact that Purrington's spell in the middle of the backline was far less troubling than anytime DO has played there tells me all I need to know.
You already forgot Famewo ..... I'm quite impressed with his composed, solid start. It'll be him and Prats at CB on Saturday. Barker will be cover on the bench - unless a new CB joins this week.
Bowyer will know it's best not to overplay raw inexperienced youngsters.
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I don’t see Dijksteel moving into midfield either.
No doubt Bowyer still wants 2 or 3 midfielders and 1 or 2 strikers.
Not to say we will get all 6 more but that’s the ideal.
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-defender-facing-spell-on-sidelines-as-boss-confirms-he-will-miss-wigan-fixture/
Gilbey, Pearce, Oshilaja out and all 3 are first team players for us. 2 injured mid/long term from training.
Agree with Talal in that Deji is so hit and miss that if we can improve in that area, that will be handy with him returning as cover. There must have been a reason he was captain at his old club, AFC and released too, I think we get to see why in games.
Out of contract at Wimbledon, Free Agent. Deji rejected another contract at Wimbledon because he wanted to play Championship football, I believe.
Hadn't he not also been on trial at Luton last year before signing for us?
Injuries happen so often it can't all be bad luck. Or is it?
If what he said is true, it could be the root cause.
The players are breaking down and it could be anything from:
1. Not enough recovery between training sessions
2. Nutrition is wrong
3. Training sessions are too intense.
4. Post training stretches and upkeep routines are not being maintained
5. Freak injury
Personally think it's likely a mix of all the first 4. If your training is too intense and you don't have the correct nutrition & recovery you increase the likelihood of injuries.
Erratic player of limited usefulness now unavailable. Charlie Barker to his more familiar central role, alongside Pratley and Gunter, will be a much more reassuring defensive line than anything with DO starting.
The fact that Purrington's spell in the middle of the backline was far less troubling than anytime DO has played there tells me all I need to know.
It'll be him and Prats at CB on Saturday. Barker will be cover on the bench - unless a new CB joins this week.
Bowyer will know it's best not to overplay raw inexperienced youngsters.