Fernandinho (continued)

[Marvin]

Team for Barca:

___________________Hart
Zaba Kompany Demichelis Nastasic Clichy
__________________Garcia
Milner______Yaya_____Rodwell_____Kolarov

LET'S GO FOR PENALTIES! Then we can bring Aguero Jovetic and Negredo on for Clichy Garcia and Nastasic and we'll stuff 'em!

;)

Aren't Rodwell, Milner and Garcia all still injured. Will they be back for two weeks time I'm not so sure. I hope all the players can get back asap we need them.

Rodwell and Milner were on the bench against CFC, but Milner wasn't 100%. All 3 should be available for Sunderland, if not Norwich.

 

[Tony - MCFC]

Hopefully its true that its only a couple of wks and he returns for Barca game.

 

[silvasleftleg]

Team for Barca:

___________________Hart
Zaba Kompany Demichelis Nastasic Clichy
__________________Garcia
Milner______Yaya_____Rodwell_____Kolarov

LET'S GO FOR PENALTIES! Then we can bring Aguero Jovetic and Negredo on for Clichy Garcia and Nastasic and we'll stuff 'em!

;)

we can still win against barcelona without fernandinho. javi garcia will be fit.

Garcia is not in the same class as Fernandinho, particularly for what Pellegrini needs from a holding mid who provides cover for Yaya...Barcelona have experience against both and I'm sure they'll be delighted to face Garcia as an alternative

Garcia can do decent job.

 

[BlueAnorak]

4 weeks is considered to be the worst case scenario 2 weeks is the best case scenario

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/10618161/Manchester-City-hoping-Fernandinho-can-ease-injury-crisis-by-returning-to-face-Barcelona-in-a-fortnight.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... night.html</a>

Fernandinho has an outside chance of easing Manchester City’s injury crisis by returning to fitness in time for the Champions League encounter with Barcelona on Feb 18.
With a decisive run of fixtures over the next month which could shape City’s destiny in four competitions, the prospect of Fernandinho joining Sergio Agüero and Samir Nasri on the sidelines throughout that period would inflict a sizeable dent in the club’s hopes of achieving an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.
However, having voiced fears that the Brazilian midfielder faced a month on the sidelines with the thigh problem that forced him to miss the Premier League defeat against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Monday, Manuel Pellegrini, the City manager, could now have the £30  million summer signing available for the last-16 first-leg tie against the Spanish champions Barcelona.
City’s medical team have yet to ascertain the full extent of Fernandinho’s injury, sustained in training on Sunday, which forced him out of the Chelsea game. But while a four week lay-off is regarded as the worst-case scenario, there is hope at the club that the 28-year-old could return within a fortnight, opening up the prospect of him facing Barcelona.
In Fernandinho’s absence, Pellegrini deployed centre-half Martin Demichelis alongside Yaya Touré in the deep-lying midfield role, but with Javi García, Jack Rodwell and James Milner close to full fitness after recent injuries, City have specialist midfielders ready to return for the fixtures against Norwich City, Sunderland and Chelsea, in the FA Cup

That said I wouldn't trust Mogodon with a barge poll..

 

[Cobwebcat]

He's baaaack.....


Fernandinho is reportedly targeting a return to action for Manchester City's Champions League clash against Barcelona on February 18.

The Brazilian midfielder, who suffered a thigh injury in training, was a huge miss for Manuel Pellegrini's side on Monday when they lost their 100 per cent home record at the hands of Premier League title rivals Chelsea.
It was feared that Fernandinho could be absent for up to a month, which would have seen him miss both legs of the big European clash against Barca.
However, having spoken to his medical staff Pellegrini, is now thought to be confident of having the £30million summer signing available in a fortnight.
The news is a huge boost for City, who are already without striker Sergio Aguero and playmaker Samir Nasri with respective hamstring and knee problems.

http://www.clubcall.com/manchester-city/fernandinho-in-barca-return-bid-1706688.html

 

[lasereyes]

All the media still says Nasri is out for this game, yet PhysioRoom has listed him back on Feb 18 for several days now. Anyone have any further update on this?

Having Fernandinho and Nasri for this game, with Navas to come off the bench as needed would be terrific.

 

[Ducado]

All the media still says Nasri is out for this game, yet PhysioRoom has listed him back on Feb 18 for several days now. Anyone have any further update on this?

Having Fernandinho and Nasri for this game, with Navas to come off the bench as needed would be terrific.

Physio Room has no special insight or links with any club they just collate information that is in the media, it's handy if you play Fantasy Football!

The truth is no one knows when the players will be back but I suspect that the club are remaining tight-lipped and my string a few surprises over the next few weeks

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Having Fernandinho and Nasri for this game, with Navas to come off the bench as needed would be terrific.

On the other hand, the risk of rushing them back and aggravating injuries that would rule them out of the Premier League run-in does concern me...

 

[NoahCity]

All the media still says Nasri is out for this game, yet PhysioRoom has listed him back on Feb 18 for several days now. Anyone have any further update on this?

Having Fernandinho and Nasri for this game, with Navas to come off the bench as needed would be terrific.

Another thread where there are pics and info of Nasri resuming training and possibly back for Barca game. Aguero is back in light training too :)

 

[yayas trusty right foot]

not bothered about the Barca game, get them fit for the prem its far more important.

 

[davymcfc]

If he makes the Barca game then that could be the difference between victory and defeat.

 

[blue_paul]

Any further information on Fernandinho? Would be just the boost we need if we could get him back as soon as Chelsea.

 

[Goatfacekillah]

Any further information on Fernandinho? Would be just the boost we need if we could get him back as soon as Chelsea.

Not in terms of time but it's not supposed to be very serious.

 

[Damocles]

He's just tweeted that he'll be back in two weeks or less and the rumours are false

 

[without a dream]

Having Fernandinho and Nasri for this game, with Navas to come off the bench as needed would be terrific.

On the other hand, the risk of rushing them back and aggravating injuries that would rule them out of the Premier League run-in does concern me...

Barca are petrified of Navas, so Nasri being out wouldn't be overly concerning, Fernandinho is crucial though.

 

[Ric]

Fernandinho ‏@fernaoficial 2m

Good afternoon guys, I would like to tell you guys about my injury and quell rumors. I return to play in 15 days or less!

 

[Damocles]

He could make a very large difference in our season, and a two week break for him will do him good

 

[Kenney_The_Blue]

Just tweeted back in 15 days or less, excellent news.

 

[chris85mcfc]

I think I might actually love Fernandinho a little bit. Not only is he a fantastic footballer he always has a smile on his face.

Can't wait to have him back playing

 

[Daz_Blue]

And all those people were telling us we overpaid for him ....... his performances have been great .......never stops for the 90 minutes.......has the heart of a Zabba and can pick a pass