Author Topic: Rafa's joy tempered by more injury woe (Read 4338 times)

Sarge · « **on:** August 22, 2006, 10:53:43 pm »

Mark Platt in Kiev 22 August 2006

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N153252060822-2219.htm

Rafael Benitez spoke of his delight after Liverpool confirmed their place Friday's Champions League group phase draw but admitted his satisfaction was tempered by two new injury setbacks.
Peter Crouch's goal in the 1-1 draw against Maccabi Haifa in Kiev was enough to secure an aggregate 3-2 success but it wasn’t all good news for the Reds as both Stephen Warnock and Momo Sissoko were forced off with ankle and knee problems respectively.

"It was a difficult game but it's good to have qualified. I am really happy," said Benitez. "It's not been easy to start pre-season without some players and our results in pre-season were not the best so it's always a relief to come through a tie like this. I am sure that once the international break is out of the way you will see the team improve.

"In the first half we had a lot of clear chances but their goalkeeper was fantastic. In my opinion, he was man of the match. We had some problems towards the end defensively but that is normal when a team is chasing the game. In these situations we need to score again to kill the game.

"But it was very disappointing to lose another two players through injury. Stephen's is hopefully not too serious but Momo could be out for two or three weeks. We will have to see."

hide5seek · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:56:13 pm »

2 or 3 weeks, thank fuck for that I thought it was going to be longer.

Benitez · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:57:21 pm »

Hopefully in The Momo Kingdom, 2 or 3 weeks actually means 2 or 3 days.

hide5seek · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:58:52 pm »

He's probably already running a marathon

The Infamous_LFC · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:59:32 pm »

Quote from: hide5seek on August 22, 2006, 10:58:52 pm

He's probably already running a marathon

WesternRed · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:04:49 pm »

Would be great to see "The Boss"^TM get back in action soon. Can we please stop with the injuries now?

The last time we had a spate of injuries in quick time, we only went and won the bleeding European Cup!! Er...

rushyman · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:09:49 pm »

I thought it was a 6 month job the way they were hopping about.

No carragher or Momo for everton.

Two vital players for a game like that

nidgemo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:10:34 pm »

Quote from: hide5seek on August 22, 2006, 10:56:13 pm

2 or 3 weeks, thank fuck for that I thought it was going to be longer.

that'll do me. When I seen the way his knee bent and buckled under his leg it looked similar to Owens recent one - ie - a 9 monther...

Deadlogic · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:15:04 pm »

Quote from: WesternRed on August 22, 2006, 11:04:49 pm

Would be great to see "The Boss"^TM get back in action soon.

Never knew Bruce Springsteen played for us.

lurganboy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:21:23 pm »

Get well Momo, you star.

Guz-kop · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:21:50 pm »

After west ham this saturday we dont play till we goto woodison on the 9th. Both Momo and Carra could be alright by then if 2-3 weeks is accurate.

scarse · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:22:33 pm »

Sorry guys.I've just heard it's a medial ligament injury -which is serious.

Mighty_Red · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:23:38 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on August 22, 2006, 11:09:49 pm

I thought it was a 6 month job the way they were hopping about.

No carragher or Momo for everton.

Two vital players for a game like that

Still a chance both will make it theres plenty of time till the derby We have the international break after the west ham game so theres still 2 1/2 weeks to get them fit.

If not, we still have all the weapons to beat them with

mozart · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:25:18 pm »

Hope it's not too serious foe Mo Mo, i hate all these injurys, Don't worry Gerrard will batter the Bluenoses, he owe's them one from last season.

sykosocket · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:25:25 pm »

this sucks.. 4 players out for atleast 15-20 days... I hope they get better soon, something makes me think that Rafa's gonna use Paletta soon either that or the best bet would be to go into a 3-5-2 formation or something.. anyhow the boss is smart lets see what happens

Digger_Barnes · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:26:37 pm »

Quote from: scarse on August 22, 2006, 11:22:33 pm

Sorry guys.I've just heard it's a medial ligament injury -which is serious.

where you heard that from?

paulblease · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:31:00 pm »

Quote from: Digger_Barnes on August 22, 2006, 11:26:37 pm

where you heard that from?

His imagination.

Digger_Barnes · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:32:13 pm »

Quote from: paulblease on August 22, 2006, 11:31:00 pm

His imagination.

lets hope so!

Sweet Silver Song · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:39:09 pm »

Quote from: sykosocket on August 22, 2006, 11:25:25 pm

this sucks.. 4 players out for atleast 15-20 days... I hope they get better soon, something makes me think that Rafa's gonna use Paletta soon either that or the best bet would be to go into a 3-5-2 formation or something.. anyhow the boss is smart lets see what happens

Hate to break the bad news, but Palleta is also injured. Knee apparently.

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2006, 11:42:55 pm »

Quote from: scarse on August 22, 2006, 11:22:33 pm

Sorry guys.I've just heard it's a medial ligament injury -which is serious.

Are you a bluenose made up?

Bejean · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:21:41 am »

Will we lose more players in our next game?

SteeleRED · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:18:51 am »

Nobody has commented on Steve Warnock's injury, but that is a blow to squad depth. If Paletta is injured as I'd heard, we now have 4 injuries in the back. Losing Sissoko hurts, but the midfield still puts out formidable players (Gerrard, Alonso, Garcia, Pennant, Zenden and Gonzalez). The real test will come with the rash of injuries in the back. Kromkamp, Agger, Finnan and Hyypia... not exactly a back line to strike fear in the hearts of other squads. We'd best be on our best form up front, or it could be a long few weeks.

stevenalonsa · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2006, 06:34:23 am »

Quote from: scarse on August 22, 2006, 11:22:33 pm

Sorry guys.I've just heard it's a medial ligament injury -which is serious.

Shouldnt be the case..We cant loose anymore players...

spion - kzn · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2006, 07:40:06 am »

When we playing Blackburn??

At least 2 more injuries in this match.

Hope some players are back by then.

gramck24 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2006, 07:42:21 am »

Fingers crossed that Momo is only out for 2-3 weeks.

He has been immense for us so far in this early stage of the season. Gonna be a huge loss in the big games we have coming up.

Adamski LFC · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:02:33 am »

Did anyone else see on the replay that it looked as though when Momo went down he landed on his knees with his legs either side of the Maccabi Haifa's lifting heel risking SERIOUS PAIN

Maybe i am just imagining it as i have been up for 3 hours already.

JOELFC · « **Reply #26 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:14:33 am »

No need to worry...strength in depth we have in the squad now....i'm sure Stevie back in his rightful position of centre midfield will provide ample cover...

silver 5 star · « **Reply #27 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:35:31 am »

Quote from: Adamski LFC on August 23, 2006, 08:02:33 am

Did anyone else see on the replay that it looked as though when Momo went down he landed on his knees with his legs either side of the Maccabi Haifa's lifting heel risking SERIOUS PAIN

Maybe i am just imagining it as i have been up for 3 hours already.

Did everyone also notice that Maccabi seemed unable to go into a tackle without it either:-

A. Being from behind

or

B. Raking their studs down a Liverpool player's legs?

BUNCH OF BASTARDS - GLAD WE STUCK THEM OUT.

Emerald Red · « **Reply #28 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:19:32 am »

Couldn't enjoy the result - devastated by Momo's injury, and so called experts on here saying 6-8 months ...
so 2-3 weeks is brilliant ...

Bit similar to Benfica last year when we were led to believe he'd be out for the season, and possibly never play again,
but this lad recovers quick and wants to be out there.

Get well soon Momo ...

bellinter · « **Reply #29 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:30:51 am »

When I saw Momo's injury, I was convinced it was the cruciate, and all i could think of was 'how the fuck are we going to challenge no?'

2-3 weeks is fuckin brilliant news, and as someone above said, knowing Sissoko this probably means about 10 minutes!

cruyff73 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:33:18 am »

While Momo is a massive loss it's not the end of the world. Ew've got a ready made replacement in Salif Diao.

Dick Winters · « **Reply #31 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:43:52 am »

You are right medial ligament is serious - we all have them in our knees; without them we wouldn't be able to function... much the same as we all have knees, hips and lungs...

However, you never said if it was an injury to the medial ligament. You simply said he had a medial ligament which I hope he has...

Now, a serious injury to it would be a torn (ruptured) ligament but this looks like it's a sprain - which although sore is not serious.

Benitez · « **Reply #32 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:21:34 pm »

2 weeks he's out for according to the Official site:

Liverpool have confirmed that Momo Sissoko will be out of action for two weeks with the knee injury he sustained during last night's Champions League qualifier in Kiev.

Sissoko left the stadium on crutches and had a scan on Merseyside today which confirmed the Reds' initial diagnosis.

"Momo had a scan today which showed a tear of the medial ligament in his left knee," said Liverpool spokesman Ian Cotton.

"We do not expect him to be able to play or train for the next two weeks."

Sissoko will definitely miss this weekend's Premiership clash with West Ham United at Anfield but could be back for the derby at Goodison on September 9.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N153259060823-1452.htm

WorldChampions · « **Reply #33 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:30:40 pm »

Good news, well its not but you know what i mean

jason42 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:36:47 pm »

Quote from: Emerald Red on August 23, 2006, 09:19:32 am

Couldn't enjoy the result - devastated by Momo's injury, and so called experts on here saying 6-8 months ...
so 2-3 weeks is brilliant ...

Bit similar to Benfica last year when we were led to believe he'd be out for the season, and possibly never play again,
but this lad recovers quick and wants to be out there.

Get well soon Momo ...

Quote from: bellinter on August 23, 2006, 09:30:51 am

When I saw Momo's injury, I was convinced it was the cruciate, and all i could think of was 'how the fuck are we going to challenge no?'

2-3 weeks is fuckin brilliant news, and as someone above said, knowing Sissoko this probably means about 10 minutes!

When he went down it looked like a ligament injury and a bad one.
I know now that I should have posted that maybe he could have been out for 6-8 months but my dismay got the better of me.
I am so glad to be proven wrong in my estimate of how long he would be out for but had it been the cruciate ligament he would most likely have been out for the season (6-8 months at least)

stevenalonsa · « **Reply #35 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:39:35 pm »

Good news..2 weeks isnt that long and we have cover too in the midfield..
Carra,risse,momo,kewell,paletta and warnock all will be back in september..
Nothing to worry.....

Hope ManU and Chelsea loose or draw today..

Anthony · « **Reply #36 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:40:24 pm »

So a tear is confirmed but only for 2 weeks.

If a tear is "serious" how can that heal in 2 weeks??

FinnishRed · « **Reply #37 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:41:55 pm »

Only two weeks then, positive news this.

declanbreslin · « **Reply #38 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:48:37 pm »

its a big blow for the lad as well as carra and riise

Benitez · « **Reply #39 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:48:52 pm »

Quote from: Anthony on August 23, 2006, 03:40:24 pm

So a tear is confirmed but only for 2 weeks.

If a tear is "serious" how can that heal in 2 weeks??

Cos it's The Momo