Playoff injury update thread - Clichy out

**noddy102** · 24/10/2009, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Speculation Henry is moving to the New York Red Bulls for next season. Winding down time. http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_yl...=afp&type=lgns

Right...

In the real world though, Henry has not played during the last four games for Barcelona. Does anybody know why?

**Crosby87** · 24/10/2009, 1:23 AM

Originally Posted by noddy102

Right...

In the real world though, Henry has not played during the last four games for Barcelona. Does anybody know why?

According to Reuters he has a slight tear in his thigh muscle aggravated while on intl duty.

**theworm2345** · 24/10/2009, 6:06 AM

Originally Posted by noddy102

In the real world though, Henry has not played during the last four games for Barcelona. Does anybody know why?

I think its fairly obvious he asked to be benched so he does not get selected and have to go up against the legendary Zinedine Kilbane

**stiffler** · 24/10/2009, 1:43 PM

Does anyone know when the squad is announced??

**Closed Account 2** · 25/10/2009, 4:57 PM

PSG have been hit with an outbreak of H1N1 virus, that is spreading amongst top sporting figures in France. Their match with Marseille was called off today.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...europe&cc=5739

**elroy** · 25/10/2009, 7:15 PM

Still no sign of Henry in the Barca squad, if he doesnt make next wkds games theres a good chance he'll miss the playoff. Fingers crossed.

**SUB of the day** · 25/10/2009, 7:37 PM

Missed their game last night, still injured from milan defeat.

**Razors left peg** · 26/10/2009, 7:46 AM

Originally Posted by cfdh_edmundo

PSG have been hit with an outbreak of H1N1 virus, that is spreading amongst top sporting figures in France. Their match with Marseille was called off today.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...europe&cc=5739

FIFA would no doubt postpone the playoffs if too many in the French squad got it

**Razors left peg** · 26/10/2009, 7:47 AM

Originally Posted by elroy

Still no sign of Henry in the Barca squad, if he doesnt make next wkds games theres a good chance he'll miss the playoff. Fingers crossed.

hes been out for a while now, any idea what exactly his injury is?

**seanfhear** · 26/10/2009, 9:41 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

FIFA would no doubt postpone the playoffs if too many in the French squad got it

They might just nominate France to play in the world cup and get rid of these troublesome qualifers as some of the preferred teams may not make it.

**tetsujin1979** · 26/10/2009, 6:11 PM

Noel Hunt out for Reading tonight, no indication of when he'll be back: http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/News...837682,00.html

Noel Hunt is out for a few weeks with a knee problem

article from today's Herald about the lack of depth in striking options, also mentions that Ribery, Benzema and Henry are doubts for the French: http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/st...e-1924630.html

**Murfinator** · 26/10/2009, 6:56 PM

If Nunt, Folan and Best are all out then Trap seriously needs to be considering Clint for backup. Since it'd only leave Doyle, Keane and Long from the last squad and you realistically want 5 strikers.

Though knowing trap it'll be stokes and hmm...I don't know for the last spot, don't see him calling up Murphy either.

**Gonk1976** · 26/10/2009, 7:40 PM

Duff is starting to hit some form so only a matter of time now before he gets injured again.

**irishfan86** · 26/10/2009, 8:12 PM

Originally Posted by Murfinator

If Nunt, Folan and Best are all out then Trap seriously needs to be considering Clint for backup. Since it'd only leave Doyle, Keane and Long from the last squad and you realistically want 5 strikers.

Though knowing trap it'll be stokes and hmm...I don't know for the last spot, don't see him calling up Murphy either.

Well, even with all those injuries, we will have Keane, Doyle, Long, and Keogh, so Trap may not feel the need to add in Clint. I'd have him in myself though.

**theworm2345** · 26/10/2009, 8:19 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

article from today's Herald about the lack of depth in striking options, also mentions that Ribery, Benzema and Henry are doubts for the French: http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/st...e-1924630.html

Dare I dream?

**geysir** · 26/10/2009, 8:57 PM

Normal folk would be noticing the doubts for the French team in that article.
It doesn't matter which striker sits on the bench for us, we only have 2 strikers who are capable of playing to the required standard and who can win the game for us.
Lets hope they are fit to play all the 2 x 90 minutes.