the wes 7,212 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Chelsea have been rocked by an injury to England left-back Ashley Cole which threatens to keep him out of action for weeks. Colehas been diagnosed with a depressed fracture of the tibia afteraggravating the problem prior to yesterday's 1-0 home victory overManchester United. The defender missed three games afterinitially sustaining the injury in the Blues' 4-0 home win againstAtletico Madrid in the Champions League last month. Hereturned against Madrid in the return Group D game last week butrequired a painkilling injection in order to play against United. A spokesman for Chelsea confirmed: "Ashley Cole has not been selected in the England squad for their friendly against Brazil. "He has a depressed fracture of the tibia, an injury first picked up in the Atletico Madrid home match last month. "He aggravated the injury before the match against Manchester United and required an injection to play. "However, he further injured it during the game and has therefore been ruled out of this week's England squad."www.birminghammail.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Drog 1,110 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yuri Zhirkov this is your time to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Isn't he nursing an injury too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Drog 1,110 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Isn't he nursing an injury too?I heard he is pretty much fit , though he wasnt on the bench against Man Utd , Im guessing due to a lack of match sharpness. However he is in Russia's squad for their world cup qualifier games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thank god we have Yuri! Don't know how good he is on defense though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 big blow for us, but I'm sure Zhirkov will just as good a job as Ashley has done so far this season.Actually, I'm looking forward to seeing Zhirkov in action for us, his presence has been long overdue because of his knee injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Gutted but amazed he played through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernblue 2 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 its Zhirkovs time to shine - he must have been so frustrated sitting on the sidelines unable to play for his new club. I'm not sure how long it will take to reach match fitness but hopefully he can use the Russia games to get up to speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,956 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 nothing official yet but...Chelsea have been given a boost after their mini injury crisis, withthe news that Ashley Cole has come through a rigorous training sessionyesterday, and his exceptionally quick recovery from a fractured tibiameans he will be fit to face Arsenal at the Emirates the weekend afternext, and may even play a part against Wolves on Saturday.JustChelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Good to hear, thanks milan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Ashley Cole will most certainly NOT be playing against Wolves. Yes he was in full training yesterday but it was solely non contact for him at the moment still. Injury isn't as bad as it sounds, hopefully fingers crossed could be back for the Arse game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskoviolente 425 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Carlo wouldn´t risk him against Wolves, thats for sure.Hopefully Ballack, Lamps and Terry will be all fit against Arsenal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 its Zhirkovs time to shine - he must have been so frustrated sitting on the sidelines unable to play for his new club. I'm not sure how long it will take to reach match fitness but hopefully he can use the Russia games to get up to speed.AND NOT PICK UP ANOTHER INJURY ...yes it was in caps ...remember arjen robben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 If he's not 100% I wouldnt risk him with the Arsenal game coming up. I'd stick Ferreira out left. He'splayed there before a few times and looked solid enough. Its only Wolves afterall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernblue 2 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I agree that Cole should not be risked against Wolves and am looking forward to the prospect of seeing Zhirkov play. I have high hopes for this lad and just hope he can remain injury-free for an extended period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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