Qwiss annoying. Thank goodness we at least have options in that part of the pitch although Cala is one of our best attacking options right now!

    Don Pacifico nah, nothing freakish about an injury prone player getting injured.

      Apprently only about 3 weeks. Hopefully that's all it is.

      Ugh. It's a drag. He's a quality player and very fun to watch. Mind you we would've all wanted Skelly in for Madrid anyway.

        Getting over this guy pretty quick.

        Ricky got the same injury slipping the exact same way. It's something he must learn to avoid.

          Worried that he just has that panicky, thrashing, vaguely stupid gene...that it's a lack of awareness, poise, and calm that results in such bizarre contortions that lead to these so-called freak injuries.

          Let's hope he gets 20 mins against Fulham, 30 against Everton and then a mighty 90 against Real!

          Panda his return gives us a decent chance against Madrid. Defensively I expect us to hold our own. Gabriel / Saliba should be able to handle whatever Mbappe / Vini have for us. Just don't give them room behind to run into. Wish we had a striker to give their center backs something to think about though

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              I think our defense can do ok against them, but the problem is that they have threats from all sides. Between Vini, Mbappe, Rodrygo and Bellingham, it will take a colossal effort to keep them out, and particularly on the left side (Cala or MLS), i think they could get found out quite a bit if they are not extremely 'on their game'. Im a little less worried about our right side between Timber and White. Saka being back is great for us, even if he is 70-80%, but as you said, we will really miss Havertz up front to keep their defense occupied.

                Good stuff, wonder if he'll start and take him off early or bring him on later in the game. Massive boost getting him back.