Injuries 2025/26 | Kovacic could be ruled out for further 3-4 months (p37)

[Rammy Blue]

Someone has been abusing the Dominos discount code.

Nah, not sure why you say that? Looks strong to me, and never seemed like the kind of bloke to let his standards slip in the break.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

Nah, not sure why you say that? Looks strong to me, and never seemed like the kind of bloke to let his standards slip in the break.

Just kidding around bud.

Most important thing is that he’s back.

One of the few who can hold his head up high from last season. Double chin or no double chin :)

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Likely just the photo angle but, it does make him look a chunk.

We'll find out if Pep calls him out like he did with Phillips.

 

[SWPISHOME]

I think we could see Rodri available for Brighton away, just back in time to give the Rags a spanking.

 

[Saddleworth2]

If they are fit that gives us a first team squad of 27 for Spuds, 2 over the maximum that can be registered and thats not including Phillips and Wilson Esbrand. We need to drop another 2 players minimum, 4 if you include those 2.
6 if we want to bring in Rodrygo and Donna!


Eddie/Ortega
Akanji/Ake
Philips + Wilson Esbrand

 

[Kippax Kidd]

@Kippax Kidd posted people “in the building” mentioned he had come back in amazing shape - I don’t know what that means though…Bulked up or slimmed down?

Muscle and lower body fat %

 

[JRockBlues]

Just kidding around bud.

Most important thing is that he’s back.

One of the few who can hold his head up high from last season. Double chin or no double chin :)

In his brief summer vacation he was doing some special forces training.

 

[Bri1975]

 

[jimharri]

 

[Bri1975]

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Terrific player in the making. And for years to come.

 

[cleavers]

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Wearing slippers ?

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

I'm prepared to call it. If we get the Rodri of pre-injury back, and we get the Foden of pre-last season back — and those are two pretty big ifs — and we have reasonable injuries elsewhere (just a normal season, not like last season, the likes of which I don't think I've ever seen, especially in the back line) — I think we probably win the league.

 

[alexmcity]

I'm prepared to call it. If we get the Rodri of pre-injury back, and we get the Foden of pre-last season back — and those are two pretty big ifs — and we have reasonable injuries elsewhere (just a normal season, not like last season, the likes of which I don't think I've ever seen, especially in the back line) — I think we probably win the league.

Rodri of pre-injury is enough to help us compete. Even with all other injuries we had last season, if he was available we'd have easily hit 80+ pts in the league.

But how many months he will need to reach the same level, if it is possible, is anyone's guess.

Of course, Foden can make a difference too. Looks revitalised. Special player.

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

Just Savinho & Kovacic missing now then?

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Terrific player in the making. And for years to come.

In the making? He's already a terrific player in my eyes.

 

[Vienna_70]

He does look a bit stodgy compared to last season though.

Has Joško become big mates with Fatty Shaw?

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

In the making? He's already a terrific player in my eyes.

A fair claim. There are those who still doubt that.

 

[eastmanc]

Josko looks a bit..er...bulked up in that photo !

I think his beard is bulkier.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

A fair claim. There are those who still doubt that.

I have no doubt he'll become world class. He well have been now had he not had to play LB.