Watford issue fitness update on Almen Abdi, John Eustace, Nyron Nosworthy and Fitz Hall among others
11:50am Wednesday 14th November 2012 in Latest Sport By Tom Bodell
Almen Abdi celebrates his match winner at Charlton Athletic. Picture: Action Images
Watford’s head of medical Marco Cesarini has confirmed that Almen Abdi has dislocated his shoulder, but was keen to emphasise that the midfielder won’t be out for too long.
The Swiss international fell awkwardly on his shoulder at Leeds on Saturday after scoring the second goal in the 6-1 win and was withdrawn from the action on a stretcher as a result.
“Almen’s having a scan today (Wednesday), but we’re confident the injury won’t mean a lengthy absence,” Cesarini told Watford’s official website.
Cesarini also provided further updates on other members of the Hornets squad who are currently sidelined.
Captain John Eustace is back at London Colney as he works his way back to fitness following a back operation.
Defender Nyron Nosworthy will see a specialist in the near future as he continues his rehab following a hamstring problem.
Prince Buaben, also out with a hamstring problem, continues his own rehabilitation and has now begun jogging.
Brazilian defender Neuton has also begun jogging on grass after turning his ankle in training, while another hamstring injury victim, Fitz Hall, returned to first-team training today after missing the last two games.
Ross Jenkins continues to make steady progress following a hip injury but Alex Geijo is not thought to be a doubt after complaining of a sore hamstring following Saturday’s win.
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AngelHornet
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12:03pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Hopefully Abdi will only be out for a couple of games, giving someone else an opportunity to see what they can do.
D.unstable
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12:09pm Wed 14 Nov 12
I wonder if we have considered a loanee or two?
DuffmanWFC
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12:15pm Wed 14 Nov 12
We will miss Abdi as he is quality, the decision Zola has is what 5 he puts across the middle? Maybe Cassetti, Murray, Hogg, Bottachino, Chaloboah? With Hoban, Ekstrand, Doyley at the back?
Maybe subs: Bond, Deeney, Forestieri, Smith, Franchone, Anya, Yeates?
DuffmanWFC
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12:19pm Wed 14 Nov 12
I really think if we can keep within touching distance of the current top 6 and come January when hopefully we have a fully fit squad just maybe this could be a real automatic promotion push!
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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12:21pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Alexander Hilcroft
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12:34pm Wed 14 Nov 12
D.unstable
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12:35pm Wed 14 Nov 12
DuffmanWFC wrote:Bottachino ahead of FF, we have seen little of him so far, so would not agree on that one. I would like to see us take the game to Wolves and have FF, Vydra and Geijo on the pitch together #lightening
Yep for me Vydra and Geijo should start the next game! I think there qualities can compliment each of them to provide an exceptional front pairing! We will miss Abdi as he is quality, the decision Zola has is what 5 he puts across the middle? Maybe Cassetti, Murray, Hogg, Bottachino, Chaloboah? With Hoban, Ekstrand, Doyley at the back? Maybe subs: Bond, Deeney, Forestieri, Smith, Franchone, Anya, Yeates?
Travelling Hornet
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12:55pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Hall for Ekstrand
Anya ahead of Pudil
IMO
Coney84
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12:58pm Wed 14 Nov 12
DuffmanWFC wrote:You forgot Pudil! He will probably go back in the side. Would like to see Zola gamble again, put Forestieri in central midfield with Vydra and Geigo or Deeney upfront.
Yep for me Vydra and Geijo should start the next game! I think there qualities can compliment each of them to provide an exceptional front pairing!
We will miss Abdi as he is quality, the decision Zola has is what 5 he puts across the middle? Maybe Cassetti, Murray, Hogg, Bottachino, Chaloboah? With Hoban, Ekstrand, Doyley at the back?
Maybe subs: Bond, Deeney, Forestieri, Smith, Franchone, Anya, Yeates?
Hoban, Ekstrand, Doyley
Pudil, Chabolah, Forestieri, Hogg, Cassetti
Vydra, Deeney
hornet88
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12:58pm Wed 14 Nov 12
hornet88
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1:00pm Wed 14 Nov 12
hornet88 wrote:Scrap that I was too late
I thought pudils ban was just 1 game?
mattymashup
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1:40pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Alexander Hilcroft
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2:03pm Wed 14 Nov 12
AngelHornet
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2:30pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Travelling Hornet wrote:Just a thought! Pudil more central. allowing Anya to stay wide left
Yeats for Abdi , with Hogg returning to starting eleven.
Hall for Ekstrand
Anya ahead of Pudil
IMO
Bringe
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3:22pm Wed 14 Nov 12
ORBY
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4:28pm Wed 14 Nov 12
DuffmanWFC
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4:48pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Richard - Come On You Golden Boys!
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6:54pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Re Saturday, Wolves still have quite a strong side and will pose a threat going forward. Therefore, I expect Pudil to return on left (can't play him in centre midfield too one-footed) with Yeates or Hogg replacing Abdi and plenty of fire-power on the bench whoever starts with Vydra up front..
Come on You Golden Boys!
smalon
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8:55pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Richard - Come On You Golden Boys! wrote:I agree with you that Abdi has been our best player this season.
Abdi has been our best / most consistent player to date and will be sorely missed, however good to hear injury is not likely to be too lengthy.
Re Saturday, Wolves still have quite a strong side and will pose a threat going forward. Therefore, I expect Pudil to return on left (can't play him in centre midfield too one-footed) with Yeates or Hogg replacing Abdi and plenty of fire-power on the bench whoever starts with Vydra up front..
Come on You Golden Boys!
I would like to see Hogg replace him rather than Yeates as he is more combatative which we will need against Wolves.
Mickey Quinn, not so thin says...
12:01pm Wed 14 Nov 12