Topic: The 'Martin Skrtel as a football player' thread.

[GBF]

Im worried if he goes under surgery, the blade will break everytime they try to make an incision.  I hope those doctors know where the eject button on my legs are

[Perkins]

I hope he is back soon enough, such a shame that he has planned himself firmly in Rafa's plan and is looking to be a be a quality signing.  Today was proof that the only person who can hurt Martin Skrtel is Martin Skrtel.

[The Armchair]

Looked nasty, but hopefully not as bad as it first seemed. Get well soon!

[JohnSullie]

Apparently its a serious one according to offical sources,thats without a scan,hopefully that wont turn out to be the final verdict.

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Apparently its a serious one according to offical sources,thats without a scan,hopefully that wont turn out to be the final verdict.

If there was even a hint of them thinking that,  his knee would be in a brace and he's be on crutches.

If he's walked onto the bus, it will be a mild strain or hyper exstension as I said.

He'll likley miss the internationals and maybe 2 or 3 weeks training.

[Liverbird 2010]

SSN reporting twisted knee out for 3 weeks lets hope so hey.

Hurry up back lad.

[GBF]

If there was even a hint of them thinking that,  his knee would be in a brace and he's be on crutches.

If he's walked onto the bus, it will be a mild strain or hyper exstension as I said.

He'll likley miss the internationals and maybe 2 or 3 weeks training.

its Skrtel...he would even walk if his heart stop....he run on pure diesel

[Red_Rich]

He just takes pain so well and doesn't often look hurt which makes me think it's a lot worse than it would be for some othe player looking in the same discomfort.

Like Drogba you mean?  lucky bastard looked like he was going to be out for months and then finds out it may be 4 weeks.  Hope the same goes for Martin.

[JohnSullie]

If there was even a hint of them thinking that,  his knee would be in a brace and he's be on crutches.

If he's walked onto the bus, it will be a mild strain or hyper exstension as I said.

He'll likley miss the internationals and maybe 2 or 3 weeks training.

Hope your right Joe, just quoting a mate  who gave me a text.

[joeey10]

Liverpool fans are made up on Skrtel. There's no telling them anything bad about the lad as evidenced by today's injury. Most of us really believe he will be playing again in a few games time

[The Manhattan Project]

He'll be fine.

Couple weeks.

Then, back to cannibalising people.

[zeropdd]

Hoping for the best. Anything involving the knee is very scary. Again, hoping for the best, but looked like he sprained his knee. Hope to see him back 3-5 weeks.

[Daranoza]

Like someone has already said, if it was serious then he would not be putting weight on it. It would be immobilised and he would be walking on crutches, at least until it is scanned and looked at properly. The fact that he was okay to walk suggests it isnt that bad.

[Firebird]

Elisha Scott on YNWA says he walked onto the team bus so it might not be as bad as first feared.

That's good news and reassuring, hope it's just a few weeks.

[west_london_red]

Im worried if he goes under surgery, the blade will break everytime they try to make an incision.  I hope those doctors know where the eject button on my legs are

They will use a pneumatic drill, the kind they use to dig up tarmac.

[Armin]

SSN reporting twisted knee out for 3 weeks lets hope so hey.

Hurry up back lad.

That would be a relief. The way they were taking him off the pitch I was fearing far worse...

[Harry_Wong]

SSN reporting twisted knee out for 3 weeks lets hope so hey.

Hurry up back lad.

And that was just from kicking Jo up the arse.

Get well soon Jo

[yafoy]

get well soon Martin son, good though that dAgger is fit...& eager to step up..i really feel we have a much better & stronger squad than at any time with Rafa

[Ingumsky]

Poor lad. Hopefully he'll be back soon.

[Maltese Red]

Let's hope its not too serious and he can get back to skrtelizing opponents in no time.

I expect he'll be out for months rather than weeks tho..it looked bad.

[royhendo]

Elisha Scott posted saying Skrtel walked on to the team bus and that they're hopeful it's not as bad as they first feared

[litmanen37]

Elisha Scott posted saying Skrtel walked on to the team bus and that they're hopeful it's not as bad as they first feared

good news if true


fingers crossed for the scan tomorrow

[anfield]

I hope that it's not to serious.

You can't be sure even if he walked away without crutches. It's only after the scan anyone can know for sure.

Players have played on the whole game with a serious knee injury.

[hesbighesred]

He'll be fine.

Couple weeks.

Then, back to cannibalising people.

Naah.

He'll need a good supply of nubile virgins to speed up the healing process.

I thought he was superb again today as well. He looks so scary that I think people are prone to overlooking how tidy he is in possession, and how effective he is bringing it out of defense. I love it that he always looks for the pass first, but unlike his first few weeks a bit of time alongside Carra and he also knows that sometimes the proof is in the hoof. Difference being that Skrtel can actually hoof/pass it long with superb accuracy.

[The Infamous_LFC]

Elisha Scott on YNWA says he walked onto the team bus so it might not be as bad as first feared.

Lets hope so I doubt this is true though

[buzzing]

Looked worse now i've seen it on a clear image rather than a sopcast stream

Btw: His tackle (kung fu kick ) on Jo was quite bad

[anfield]

Looked worse now i've seen it on a clear image rather than a sopcast stream

Btw: His tackle (kung fu kick ) on Jo was quite bad

It was a red card tackle. I don't think kung fu is allowed in football but I could be wrong. I will get slated for saying this but that's my opinion and everyone that knows me also know that I won't give our players the benefit of the doubt just because they play for us. 

[Perkins]

Let's hope its not too serious and he can get back to skrtelizing opponents in no time.

I expect he'll be out for months rather than weeks tho..it looked bad.

My saying is catching on, slowly but surely.

His karate kick was pretty naughty but I think he was looking for the ball.

Nobody can say for sure about his knee until the scan comes back, it is a complex piece of kit the knee.

[kkhaku]

It was a red card tackle. I don't think kung fu is allowed in football but I could be wrong. I will get slated for saying this but that's my opinion and everyone that knows me also know that I won't give our players the benefit of the doubt just because they play for us.

Depends how you see it, he went up to win the ball in the air, didn't even have eyes for Jo, but for some reason he stuck his leg out (maybe to protect himself from getting bumped in the air). I dont really think it was an intentional kick.

That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if he was red carded, had the ref had a clear view.

He had his moments of shakiness today, he's obviously still learning how to judge ariel balls - the same type of error lead to his injury.

Not to devalue his contribution at all, he's a brilliant up and coming defender - but Carra makes him look better than he is. Another season or two and he'll have it perfected I'm sure.

[Dr Cornwallis]

I can't believe he walked onto the team bus, even if it was a knee 'strain' he would have been on crutches.
He was in some pain on the pitch, and the replay showed a fucked-up fall.  If he HAS strained anything it's his cruciate(s) but judging by his reaction it seems more like a tear than a strain.  As for whether he ripped them or tore them completely, well that's another question again.

[hesbighesred]

Depends how you see it, he went up to win the ball in the air, didn't even have eyes for Jo, but for some reason he stuck his leg out (maybe to protect himself from getting bumped in the air). I dont really think it was an intentional kick.

That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if he was red carded, had the ref had a clear view.

He had his moments of shakiness today, he's obviously still learning how to judge ariel balls - the same type of error lead to his injury.

On reflection, I totally agree with that assessment of his 'kick', but I think he did really well in the injury incident. Those kinds of bounces are an absolute nightmare to deal with, because if you don't let it bounce, or go for the header to early, then your at huge risk of missing the ball completely and giving the attacker a completely clear run. Having decided that risk was too great, and after some determined play by the attacker to get ahead of him, the recovery tackle itself was absolutely superb, from a hugely difficult position, and one in which he must have known he risking injury by doing what he did.

[gallden]

Def should have been booked for that, especially right after if I'm correct with my timing their player had been sent off.

[anfield]

Depends how you see it, he went up to win the ball in the air, didn't even have eyes for Jo, but for some reason he stuck his leg out (maybe to protect himself from getting bumped in the air). I dont really think it was an intentional kick.

That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if he was red carded, had the ref had a clear view.

He had his moments of shakiness today, he's obviously still learning how to judge ariel balls - the same type of error lead to his injury.

Fair post. I don't know what he was thinking when he let the ball bounce. He still has a lot to learn as you say but he will learn and get better. In a year or two he will be a top class defender.

[Ski]

hope he's not out for too long. that mid air kung fu kick challenge on Jo was superb and followed it up by gobbing on himself!

been one of our best players since the start of the season and has deservedly been keeping Daniel out but Dan's chance has come sooner than even he probably ecpected it and now he has to grasp the opportunity with both hands (or feet).

get well soon Martin.

[sabbathfan]

Hope he isn't too bad buyt its not like Agger doesnt need an excuyse for a start these days. This'll give him a chance to plauy. That cant be too bad a thing. Just hope Skrtel comes back better than ever.

[fowlerisgod96]

Whats the betting Rafa starts with Carra and Sami against Wigan?

The most painful injuries arent always the worst, so hopefully its only a few weeks.

[woof]

Whats the betting Rafa starts with Carra and Sami against Wigan?

Why not Agger & Carra? I do worry though because our defence has been great and hopefully with Skrtel out, it will not mean that our spine is weakened

[LFCsnoopz]

It was a red card tackle. I don't think kung fu is allowed in football but I could be wrong. I will get slated for saying this but that's my opinion and everyone that knows me also know that I won't give our players the benefit of the doubt just because they play for us. 

would you send skrtel off?

[Kahuna{=}Berger]

Today was proof that the only person who can hurt Martin Skrtel is Martin Skrtel.

Liked that! Hope he's a good healer though. Haven't really read through the thread but im sure daggers names been mentioned. We're lucky to have that much quality at centre back. Good luck though martin lad.

[john_lfc]

I thought he had a dangerous game in the derby, too many challanges that could easily have been free kicks, (and a penalty).
He had a fantastic game in possession today, I think he could have helped Arby out more defending but he was solid in his own position, composed on the ball and pushed up through midfield when the space was open for him, exactly what I want from a centre back.
The silver lining to this injury is that Danny Agger has not played well so far this season and he might get the couple of games needed for him to to kick back into form, (and we all want him back to form).

Get well soon Mart.

Behave

A penalty when?