Injury Updates

[Vienna_70]

Will probably get fully assessed today but he's hopeful it's not too bad:

Walker took to Instagram after the match to update supporters on his condition, insisting that he is hopeful of recovering quickly.

He said: "Manchester is BLUE... Brilliant by everyone today. Gutted to come off injured, hopefully it isn’t too bad. Thanks for all the support today".

That’s good news (hopefully).

 

[Goatmeal]

With this particular injury his age think this could be the end of the road for Walker?! Yes he could get back fit but he ain’t going to get a run of games injury free! Maybe once fit we have to just play him one game a week! How’s Dias or Akanji at right back? Well stones seems our other option he is back in a few weeks but you can guarantee he get injured at the World Cup

From what I have seen of Akanji. He could easily slot in at right back. Which means concelo can stay at LB and Dias, Ake, Laporte to choose from at CB.
Hopefully Rodders is not too serious

 

[Cricket Blue]

Akanji is outstanding, with Stones breaking down every 5 minutes I think he will have trouble getting his spot back

 

[mat]

What’s the story with Rodri - do we know how long he’s out for?

Just a stitch from laughing so hard being told he's been rested because the rags are shite.

 

[chesterbells]

Just a stitch from laughing so hard being told he's been rested because the rags are shite.

Tell you what though mate, I did like that midfield 3 of Ilkay, Bernie & Kev ;-)

 

[Ilovehappyendings]

Tell you what though mate, I did like that midfield 3 of Ilkay, Bernie & Kev ;-)

It's great against non tackling, non existent midfields like Rat Boy and Eriksen but you need Rodders height and steel in certain games

 

[Manchester_City_Blue]

Tell you what though mate, I did like that midfield 3 of Ilkay, Bernie & Kev ;-)

Would love to see a back three with gundo in that sitting role, Bernie and Kevin pushing ahead, Jack and phil on the wings with kdb and Julian up top against a team sitting back. Imagine trying to stop that lot

 

[Trickyblues]

Will probably get fully assessed today but he's hopeful it's not too bad:

Walker took to Instagram after the match to update supporters on his condition, insisting that he is hopeful of recovering quickly.

He said: "Manchester is BLUE... Brilliant by everyone today. Gutted to come off injured, hopefully it isn’t too bad. Thanks for all the support today".

He said similar last time tbf and it was bad

 

[Don Karleone]

 

[Claytop]

Has Walker reached that stage/age where he’ll keep picking up injuries?

He’s played a lot of football for us since he signed and maybe will need to be managed to get another couple seasons?

Hopefully he comes back strong.

 

[wolfie1988]

Has Walker reached that stage/age where he’ll keep picking up injuries?

He’s played a lot of football for us since he signed and maybe will need to be managed to get another couple seasons?

Hopefully he comes back strong.

Sounds like this injury is an abdominal one. It was very avoidable if he'd have played ball instead of man.

I'd be MUCH more concerned if it was ankle again as it would mean he had a big ligament issue there

 

[Del_Bosque]

We’ve massively overplayed Walker since he signed we’ve barely had a proper alternative.

Shame he keeps breaking down now.

 

[117 M34]

Ake or Gomez at anfield then.

I'd prefer Ake.

 

[Ric]

This doesn’t sound promising,

 

[xgorton]

This doesn’t sound promising,

Never mind the world cup get him back for boxing day.

 

[Dodgy Gangster]

Has Walker reached that stage/age where he’ll keep picking up injuries?

He’s played a lot of football for us since he signed and maybe will need to be managed to get another couple seasons?

Hopefully he comes back strong.

I’m afraid he might have. He’s a top class full back but it is (was) his extraordinary athleticism that took him from being top class to being world class.

He’s not looked quite his usual self all season, perhaps Father Time has caught up with him

 

[aguero93:20]

Pah. Who needs "full backs" anyway?

 

[Whether or not]

I’m afraid he might have. He’s a top class full back but it is (was) his extraordinary athleticism that took him from being top class to being world class.

He’s not looked quite his usual self all season, perhaps Father Time has caught up with him

Hopefully he can get consistently fit again. But it is always a problem with players whose main asset is physicality and pace when they top 30 and start slowing down. Kyle without the blinding pace is not a good enough technical player for us and I’m sure the club are watching this very closely.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I’m afraid he might have. He’s a top class full back but it is (was) his extraordinary athleticism that took him from being top class to being world class.

He’s not looked quite his usual self all season, perhaps Father Time has caught up with him

I think the signs have been there over the past 12 months that he was on the decline......hopefully it isn't a steep one.I thought a top class Right Back was a necessity in the summer,but we obviously didn't go down that route.
Thankfully,and maybe he is the reason why......but young Lewis looks like he could be the real real.

Get well soon Kyle,

 

[Cobwebcat]

It’s probably my memory playing tricks but it seems that the English players get injured more than the non English players.