Lesta Legend Posted 12 October 2020 Share Posted 12 October 2020 Can't wait for this bad boy to be back, him on right and Timothy on the left will be frightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 12 October 2020 Share Posted 12 October 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, st albans fox said: We were told back end October .....no reason to think that’s changed. Maybe a run out in one of the EL games once he’s had a couple of U23 run outs. Going to make an uninformed guess that his first PL outing will be away at anfield after the next int break .... I know Liverpool just got absolutely mullered and everything but he’d need to work extra hard that game so i’d go for something slightly less demanding for his first game.. Edited 13 October 2020 by MPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 12 October 2020 Share Posted 12 October 2020 1 hour ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...how does that work with Ünder in the squad!!! I am sure Ünder was not brought in to be an impact player, if so it would be a waste. We have waited years for a left footed Right Winger and you are advocating we ignore him in order to incorporate JJ in the team. I'm not sure what I'm more surprised at, the fact you've picked my quote from 25th September or then proceeded to clearly not read the rest 🤔. Castagne has played at RW in his career and with his style of wing back he also overlaps the wing backs too. Not really sure what your point is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 12 October 2020 Share Posted 12 October 2020 12 minutes ago, UHDrive said: I'm not sure what I'm more surprised at, the fact you've picked my quote from 25th September or then proceeded to clearly not read the rest 🤔. Castagne has played at RW in his career and with his style of wing back he also overlaps the wing backs too. Not really sure what your point is. ...you are advocating having Ricardo as Right Back and Castagne ahead of him, leaving a weaker position of Left Back being Justin while Ünder is available to play ahead of Ricardo!!! We all have opinions, just that I felt it was strange you opted for your formation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 13 October 2020 Share Posted 13 October 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...you are advocating having Ricardo as Right Back and Castagne ahead of him, leaving a weaker position of Left Back being Justin while Ünder is available to play ahead of Ricardo!!! We all have opinions, just that I felt it was strange you opted for your formation. Crossed wires. Castagna LB first position, Castagna 1st choice cover to RP and 2nd choice cover to CU/Perez. JJ at the minute 2nd choice LB and after that he can cover other places depending on injurys and cup games. Both JJ & Castagna rotate throughout games as BR seems then suitable to his formation. I get what you are saying now... Edited 13 October 2020 by UHDrive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StanSP Posted 13 October 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 13 October 2020 I hope we can be patient when he recovers fully and starts playing again. Might take him a bit of time to get up to speed so I think, given all he's done for us so far, we afford him that time and patience and not get on his back if he's not performing immediately to the standard we know he can... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Fox Posted 13 October 2020 Share Posted 13 October 2020 52 minutes ago, StanSP said: I hope we can be patient when he recovers fully and starts playing again. Might take him a bit of time to get up to speed so I think, given all he's done for us so far, we afford him that time and patience and not get on his back if he's not performing immediately to the standard we know he can... Yes agree 100% but this is FoxesTalk and you are asking for patience from our fans?!? Didn't have you down as so naive Stan! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 Must be getting close to making a return? Can't wait to have him back in the team. We'll have the best two FB's in the PL.😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 46 minutes ago, weller54 said: Must be getting close to making a return? Can't wait to have him back in the team. We'll have the best two FB's in the PL.😁 And the best young centre half 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 I'm hoping BR gives Castagne a couple of games on the left ahead of Ricky's return and doesn't just throw him over there as soon as he's fit. Justin can easily go to the right for a couple if games, if anything he might even be more comfortable over there. Might be something worth trialing tomorrow night for example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightyfin Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 If we see him this side of Christmas in the first team ill be surprised. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 3 minutes ago, AjcW said: I'm hoping BR gives Castagne a couple of games on the left ahead of Ricky's return and doesn't just throw him over there as soon as he's fit. Justin can easily go to the right for a couple if games, if anything he might even be more comfortable over there. Might be something worth trialing tomorrow night for example. I think he has purposely had Castagne on the right so far due to us having very little attacking flair from right wing whilst we get Ünder fully fit. Otherwise we'd have had Castagne and Barnes tearing up the left and the workmanlike combo of Justin and Perez or Praet on the right. Surprised he hasn't swapped it when we've gone wing backs mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 2 minutes ago, themightyfin said: If we see him this side of Christmas in the first team ill be surprised. Is that much later than we first thought then? I know timescales have been mentioned in the press but has there been a set back or just the nature of ACL injuries and there being no rigid timescale for recovery like some other long term injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybradger Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Is that much later than we first thought then? I know timescales have been mentioned in the press but has there been a set back or just the nature of ACL injuries and there being no rigid timescale for recovery like some other long term injuries. He's expected to return to playing football in november but usually with athletes after an acl they wont be at the level they were pre injury. Wouldnt be surprised if he plays with u23s for a month to get back up to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyblueeyes Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 On 13/10/2020 at 08:39, StanSP said: I hope we can be patient when he recovers fully and starts playing again. Might take him a bit of time to get up to speed so I think, given all he's done for us so far, we afford him that time and patience and not get on his back if he's not performing immediately to the standard we know he can... This. In fact, with an Injury as serious as this, we should give him the rest of the season to recover to his previous levels. It’s his first (and hopefully last) major injury of his career and he hasn’t had a pre-season. Having said all that, you just know we’ll get the experts saying he is shit now after half a game back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casablancas Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 Whist I am no sports star, following an assault at work I had to have my ACL replaced in January. I am far from being even close to prior the surgery and we are what 8 months down the line. It’s very subjective as to recovery but let’s hope we don’t rush him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffschlupp Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 He told O Jogo on 20 October he's back training with the team in 2 weeks so that's 3 November, then another 4 weeks ish before he can look at a return to playing competitively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les-tah Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, casablancas said: Whist I am no sports star, following an assault at work I had to have my ACL replaced in January. I am far from being even close to prior the surgery and we are what 8 months down the line. It’s very subjective as to recovery but let’s hope we don’t rush him back. I believe the top sportsman who get it done privately get a slightly different graft that is used to reconstruct the knee. This graft heals much quicker and allows them to be back much sooner.. however still this year at any point would be an amazing recovery still for Ricardo. Edited 28 October 2020 by les-tah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom12345 Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 So unlucky. I used to think he is invincible after surviving so many worst challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 42 minutes ago, Mickyblueeyes said: This. In fact, with an Injury as serious as this, we should give him the rest of the season to recover to his previous levels. It’s his first (and hopefully last) major injury of his career and he hasn’t had a pre-season. Having said all that, you just know we’ll get the experts saying he is shit now after half a game back. 'he's not the same player, get rid' 'we rushed him back' 'should have sold him while he was injured' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hales Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 I hope we ease him back in gently as we have Castagne and JJ to cover and they have both been great. He needs time to get match ready again. I was pleased Madders was eased back in so hopefully this will be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Fox Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 2 hours ago, AjcW said: I'm hoping BR gives Castagne a couple of games on the left ahead of Ricky's return and doesn't just throw him over there as soon as he's fit. Justin can easily go to the right for a couple if games, if anything he might even be more comfortable over there. Might be something worth trialing tomorrow night for example. I understand the sentiment but if he goes over before Ricardo is fit, he’s essentially just being ‘thrown over’, just a few games earlier than needed. The players are currently playing where they are most suited with what we have available. To disrupt that early would be redundant imo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucey Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 2 hours ago, AjcW said: I'm hoping BR gives Castagne a couple of games on the left ahead of Ricky's return and doesn't just throw him over there as soon as he's fit. Justin can easily go to the right for a couple if games, if anything he might even be more comfortable over there. Might be something worth trialing tomorrow night for example. I'm sure Castagne said in a recent interview that he disliked having to keep moving positions at his previous club and hoped to be able to stick to one here (as much as our injuries allow) . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 Hes travelled to Athens. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobyfox Posted 28 October 2020 Share Posted 28 October 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Abrasive fox said: Edited 28 October 2020 by Jobyfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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