Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Pizy said: If true, Reece’s biggest asset (his monstrous frame) is also his biggest liability. Being built like a tank is what allows him to dominate almost anyone in physical duels but there’s also a reason why you don’t see many footballers in his position at that size. Because all that muscle is prone to injury. Here’s to hoping it’s not serious again. That’s not how muscles work tho. There are way bigger footballers with less of an injury record. The problem is not size but imbalances. It might well be that his lower body is not conditioned for supporting the bulky upper body repeatedly at speed over long distances or maybe he has asymmetries in his leg muscles or tendons. I still think our medical, physiotherapy and S&C departments suck for not doing better prehab on all our injury prone players esp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,916 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said: That’s not how muscles work tho. There are way bigger footballers with less of an injury record. The problem is not size but imbalances. It might well be that his lower body is not conditioned for supporting the bulky upper body repeatedly at speed over long distances or maybe he has asymmetries in his leg muscles or tendons. I still think our medical, physiotherapy and S&C departments suck for not doing better prehab on all our injury prone players esp. I think it’s probably mostly down to the position he plays. Lots of running up and down the wings, lots of quick stop/start movement etc. DDA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 30 minutes ago, Pizy said: Here’s to hoping it’s not serious again. They will say that its only 2 weeks before telling us that he needs surgery 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,941 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 He needs to be moved to CB. He is just too big of a talent and a leader not to have in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Passing up on the chance to resign Livramento does not look that much of a no brainer anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegetable 830 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 And people were moaning Kante was "useless" due to him not being available for most of games. James seems to be not much less worn out, being way younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluewillie 1,930 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 24 minutes ago, DDA said: He needs to be moved to CB. He is just too big of a talent and a leader not to have in the squad. Thing is not about his position but his injury list. I said after his last injury that he was becoming prone to injury, so with him and Wes Fofana there goes half our back line. I asked during Sundays game why he was being taken off, they said he's tired🤪 now it turns out he's torn a hamstring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats happening 1,615 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 anyone other than gusto that can play rb? is hall incapable to play at the right side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,185 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, whats happening said: anyone other than gusto that can play rb? is hall incapable to play at the right side? Hall is gone Axel Disasi can play RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Out for months apparently. Can someone please enlighten me as to why he didn't get surgery this summer, for an injury that is blatantly chronic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just now, Vesper said: Hall is gone Axel Disasi can play RB was about to post the same +Chalobah and Fofana who are both also injured. But now is the time for Bad Taste to step up. He was one of the most highly rated RB prospects when we bought him for exactly this situation. Even though I was not convinced by his unconventional defending he should get his chance now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyeye 7,509 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 ffs, why is James made of glass? 😭 bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, whats happening said: anyone other than gusto that can play rb? is hall incapable to play at the right side? Disasi, Chalobah, Fofana. There's no need for a new signing here. Gusto seems capable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,916 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Thank fuck we bought Malo Gusto when we did. If we were trying to now after everyone knows we are desperate he’d cost £70m or something. Also, thank fuck we only have 1 game per week for much of the season so we shouldn’t be hurt too much by only having Gusto if Reece is out. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,457 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Fofana, Nkunku and James out for months.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,916 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Maatsen is probably a decent emergency option at RB if need as well. Fernando and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I feel for James. 2 seasons ruined by injury in his prime years. That is the life of an athlete sometimes - hope he gets past this and manages to have a few years at the top of the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 massive liability at this point bigbluewillie and kellzfresh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Strike said: I feel for James. 2 seasons ruined by injury in his prime years. That is the life of an athlete sometimes - hope he gets past this and manages to have a few years at the top of the game Kyle Walker prolonged his career after suffering groin injuries around James' age. You know how he did that? By getting fucking surgery. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just checked - the source of the news that he's out for months is a United-supporting twitter account. I'd wait for journos to report it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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