Sentences with phrase «lengthy spell on the sidelines»

I seem to remember that his last lengthy spell on the sidelines began with a supposedly minor ankle problem.

Last term, Gomez made three appearances for the Reds» first team and played eight times in Premier League 2 for the club's U23s side after his recovery from lengthy spells on the sidelines due to respective knee and Achilles issues.

You would require an emotion by - pass not be able to sympathise with ill - fated Manchester City and Germany midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, who in the last three years has been dealt the worst possible injury hand: lengthy spells on the sidelines with a spinal problem, dislocated kneecap and now torn cruciate ligaments in that same right - knee, a setback which is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season.

Even so, the manner in which Everton drew the game will have had a stinging affect on the players as Everton stormed into an early 2 - 0 lead after goals from Yakubu and Anichebe, two players who spent lengthy spells on the sidelines earlier in the season.

Arsenal invested over # 50m to bring in Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez over the summer but subsequently lost Olivier Giroud to a long term injury whilst Theo Walcott is feeling his way back from his own lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Mathieu Debuchy and Olivier Giroud are also currently serving lengthy spells on the sidelines, whilst Serge Gnabry, Yaya Sanogo and Theo Walcott are out as well.

The right back looks set for a second lengthy spell on the sidelines since his transfer to Arsenal from Newcastle United in the summer.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Danny Welbeck was desperate to return to action after such a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

In turn, it looked as though the 24 - year - old might face a lengthy spell on the sidelines, particularly with a more strenuous concussion protocol to consider.

The Arsenal star has looked revitalised since returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, and Jenas puts it down to his increased strength and size.

However, he looks set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines which could prove to be very costly for Pep Guardiola after being shown a straight red for a two - footed tackle on Johann Berg Gudmundsson, as seen in the video below.

The England international underwent knee surgery last week and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with numerous reports stating that he should be back in action before the end of the year.

Shaw is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off in the first - half on United Champions League opener against PSV Eindhoven following a strong challenge from Hector Moreno, who has also played under Pochettino, and it was revealed after the game that he has suffered a double fracture of his right leg.

However, he won't be doing that any time soon after sustaining a hamstring injury just 20 minutes into the win over Getafe on Saturday, with further tests now revealing that he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with the club expecting him to be out for up to four months.

Manchester United looked set to welcome back Bastian Schweinsteiger after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but he's now back on the injured list after missing training with Germany, as reported by Goal.

The German international suffered a partial tear of his cruciate knee ligament at the weekend, which in turn means a lengthy spell on the sidelines for rehabilitation to get back to full fitness.

Given Eric Bailly now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up a serious knee injury, United will have to be careful in January though to avoid a scenario of being left short at the back for the remainder of the campaign.

The French international sustained the injury during the Champions League win over Basel earlier this month, and he has been tipped for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

It's added though that they could be left frustrated as Barcelona have no intention of letting any players leave in the winter transfer window, as with Ousmane Dembele set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury, they'll need depth and options to plug the gap.

However, the game was overshadowed by an unfortunate injury sustained to United left - back Luke Shaw as he suffered a double fracture to his right leg and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The Frenchman was forced off in the Champions League win over Basel on Tuesday night, and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring problem.

Heaton has had surgery on his disclosed shoulder recently and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, so Clarets manager Sean Dyche wants sufficient back - up for Nick Pope who is now the club's first choice «keeper.

The 23 - year - old summer signing sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee during the 5 - 0 win over Crystal Palace last month, as per the club's official site, and having undergone surgery since, he's expected to endure a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The fitness of the Frenchman is a concern as he is only just back from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, while the man he replaced in the 3 - 0 win over Stoke, Arsene Wenger says, has a bit of a problem with his back.

With Coquelin having to endure a lengthy spell on the sidelines, it is up to Flamini to take over the reigns in defensive midfield, a job he is managing to do so far.

We near the midfield star's 33rd birthday at present, and after such a lengthy spell on the sidelines there has to be a question mark over his ability to return at all, and Arsene Wenger's tone when discussing the Spaniard may well be telling us how unlikely that possibility really is.

The Ireland international suffered a broken leg after a reckless tackle from Welsh left - back Neil Taylor last week, and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines as a result as he begins his rehabilitation process.

The England international faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed after the game that he had suffered a double leg fracture during the first - half of United's Champions League opener at the Philips Stadion on Tuesday night.

That really is great news for Arsenal, as is the news that our flying England international Theo Walcott and the dynamic young German winger Serge Gnabry are already back in full training after lengthy spells on the sidelines for both of them.

With Manchester United possibly on the lookout for Luke Shaw replacements this January, here are our suggestions for five left - backs to help the club deal with the England international's lengthy spell on the sidelines...

Diallo looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, and Rod Fanni may not have his short - term contract with the club extended.

Despite that, the 26 - year - old is a fan favourite at the Gunners and nobody wants to see him leave on the cheap, especially after two lengthy spells on the sidelines.

Following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Alexis is back in contention to start this one meaning the places of both Theo Walcott and Joel Campbell are in jeopardy.

The German suffered a knee injury in the 2 - 0 win over Watford on Wednesday and looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Speaking about the injury, England manager Roy Hodgson said he doesn't believe that the striker has suffered a broken ankle, but there are concerns that it is ligament damage and that he is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

And while it is unlikely that the scan will reveal a fracture, the fear is that the 24 - year - old has damaged ligaments and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

After a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury, he is back in the Everton fold to help push them up the table.

Embed from Getty Images In the most Arsenal way possible, injury has struck once again and now Gabriel faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines which leaves the back four in even...

He spent a lengthy spell on the sidelines with various injuries.

He had an excellent 2009/10, but then his injury demons resurfaced and he's facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines.

After a lengthy spell on the sidelines Gazza moved to Lazio, but once again injury prevented him from realising his full potential.

Besides, there are several options to replace him: David Wheater is in desperate need of game time after returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, so the Wigan game is an excellent opportunity for him to get some minutes under his belt and continue to get back in the swing of things.

The Gunners were exposed in defence on so many occasions last season, especially when Gallas spent a lengthy spell on the sidelines and especially in the high - profile clashes against their closest title rivals when losing home and away to both Chelsea and Manchester United, conceding 10 goals in those four encounters.

Back in contention to start this weekend are all three of Alexis, Francis Coquelin and Thomas Rosicky after lengthy spells on the sidelines.

Andy Carroll faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines after West Ham manager David Moyes confirmed he may require surgery.

Moving on to one of the more disappointing developments over the past seven days, and of the season so far, as Lucas Piazon faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a fracture - dislocation of the right ankle following Fulham's midweek trip to Leeds.

The defender damaged his ankle ligament in Tottenham's 4 - 0 drubbing of West Brom and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Roma's new left back, Mario Rui, suffered an ACL injury in training yesterday and seems set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.