Abdul Fatawu ACL

FLAN · 30 January

1 hour ago, CUJimmy said:

I ruptured my Achilles a couple of years ago. They didn’t operate just put me in a cast for 3 weeks while it joined up again then 12 weeks rehab in an orthopaedic boot and 4 months of physio to rebuild strength. If they had operated it would have taken away the need for the 3 weeks in a cast but outcomes this way are just as good apparently. It amazes me that the tendon could reconnect itself in such a short period of time, especially as I am turned 60.

Yeah the physio I saw this week said they do a lot less early ops these days as they can cause other issues. They like to see what nature will do first

when they told me the ACL has detached from the bone I’m thinking “how the hell am I able to walk then?”

CUJimmy · 30 January

2 hours ago, FLAN said:

Yeah the physio I saw this week said they do a lot less early ops these days as they can cause other issues. They like to see what nature will do first

when they told me the ACL has detached from the bone I’m thinking “how the hell am I able to walk then?”

That’s what they told me, they said that if it hadn’t knitted after 3 weeks then they would have operated. I just find it mind-boggling that an aged body like mine can heal itself from a serious injury so quickly.

gerblod · 30 January

On 29/01/2025 at 11:16, FoxFossil said:

Revascularisation - you'll never sing that.

Listen to 'Multiplication' by Bobby Darin 😊.

dmayne7 · 30 January

On 29/01/2025 at 12:29, FLAN said:

I’ve got an ACL injury where it has detached from the bone. I still move quicker than Ayew! On a serious note ive never had an injury like this and it’s a miracle they can get back at all. I’ve been advised that they often let nature heal ahead of surgery in “normal people” which is where I am at now. Physio for a few months then a rescan

Thing is, if it's fully detached then it won't heal. As in, it can't grow back on its own, unlike an Achilles. Really the issue is making sure that the swelling goes down and if they leave it a while, then it's building up the muscle pre-op so that there is less wastage. I'm getting near the 10 year mark since I did mine for the first time, and my right thing is like a pancake.

Lambert09 · 31 January

17 hours ago, CUJimmy said:

I ruptured my Achilles a couple of years ago. They didn’t operate just put me in a cast for 3 weeks while it joined up again then 12 weeks rehab in an orthopaedic boot and 4 months of physio to rebuild strength. If they had operated it would have taken away the need for the 3 weeks in a cast but outcomes this way are just as good apparently. It amazes me that the tendon could reconnect itself in such a short period of time, especially as I am turned 60.

the only real difference is that when it’s been operated on it’s less likely to happen again. A professional athlete would never let it heal naturally. It certainly doesn’t change the timelines of recovery which is why quite often if you’re young enough that it will heal on its own they don’t recommend an op. All risk without much benefit unless you are extremely active.

CUJimmy · 31 January

3 hours ago, Lambert09 said:

the only real difference is that when it’s been operated on it’s less likely to happen again. A professional athlete would never let it heal naturally. It certainly doesn’t change the timelines of recovery which is why quite often if you’re young enough that it will heal on its own they don’t recommend an op. All risk without much benefit unless you are extremely active.

According to my consultant recurrence is pretty much the same whether it heals naturally or after an operation. The main difference is that 3 weeks in a cast is replaced by a couple of hours on the operating table so you can start rehab earlier.

moore_94 · 15 March

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14502407/Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-Leicester-Abdul-Fatawu-relegation.html

Though current manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has failed improve results, his role in helping Fatawu – Leicester's biggest asset - may turn out to be invaluable longer-term.

In 2000, van Nistelrooy's proposed transfer to Manchester United was delayed after he suffered his own dreadful ACL that kept him out of the game for a year. Yet he came back to become one of United's greatest strikers and later star for Real Madrid.

Despite the Dutchman being under huge pressure to keep Leicester up, 21-year-old Fatawu says the manager found time plenty to offer advice and encouragement – which he would like to repay.

'Ruud has been like a father to me,' reveals the young African. 'I knew his history as a player but he's also been a good friend, always helpful and there for me.

'He talks to me about what happened in his career. He went through the same thing.

'He tells me his injury was the time that made him who he is today. He became even stronger and says it can happen to me too. I just need to focus.

'I'd be so happy to get the chance to play for him. He has shown so much interest in helping me as an injured player, imagine what it would be like if I can play and help the team. I can't wait for him to develop me as a footballer.'

Fatawu has spent up to six hours a day in rehab at the Foxes training ground, six days a week. He thinks the left knee he damaged is now stronger than his right. It's a long shot he'll appear this season but he's confident he'll be fully ready for the start of pre-season.

Whether van Nistelrooy is still there is uncertain. The King Power has been toxic in recent weeks though the City board and director of football Jon Rudkin receive more heat from fans than the manager.

Despite his age, Fatawu has already experienced a lot. First kicking a ball on dirt tracks in Tamale in northern Ghana, he joined an academy at eight, first realised he could make a pro career at 13 and left for Sporting Lisbon at 16. He played briefly under Ruben Amorim before fulfilling his dream to come to England.

After leading Leicester to promotion, he topped the Premier League charts for tackles-per-game and was second for dribbles-per-game behind Jeremy Doku when he suffered his injury.

The long lay-off has given him a perspective on life. To mark his 'Coming of Age' birthday last weekend, he donated food and water to an orphanage in Ghana, and invited friends around for Iftar, the fast-breaking meal that Muslims have during Ramadan.

'I've learned a lot from my injury. It's made me realise how important football is in my life,' he says. 'I've had a lot of help, not just the manager but team-mates like Ricardo Pereira and James Justin who have also had this injury.

'When it happened, I thought I'd twisted my knee. I tried to continue playing but the pain was too much – I couldn't carry on. We flew back from Angola to Ghana and had a scan the next morning.

'Some things just happen but of course I felt bad because Leicester needed me. We won't know if results would have been different but I feel like I would have had a good season.

'I like to have the ball and create, take a risk sometimes. If there is no way, try to find a way. That is maybe why I like to dribble.'

Leicester players who aren't in the first-team squad all arrive at the stadium an hour before kick-off to be in the dressing-room for van Nistelrooy's team talk. 'And when the players go to warm-up, I always watch,' says Fatawu.

On the fans' criticism to the team, he adds: 'They have a right to react. It's normal. We need to stick together because we are having bad times. I feel Ruud is one of the best coaches. We need to do more to get more wins.'

As a boy, Fatawu watched the Premier League with his Dad, games with games screened in communal rooms and charging an entry fee. When he was 12, he saw Leicester win the title, and learned a new name, Jamie Vardy.

'I used to support different teams. If one of them lost, I'd change to another,' he laughs. 'I didn't know who Leicester City were before they won the title. We started to hear this name "Vardy" because he was the main man.

'It is a bit of dream come true to now be at the same club. I've told him I'm lucky he didn't retire and that he waited for me to come over and play with him!

'On the pitch he gives you the confidence to do whatever you want. He has so much energy. If we're playing together, I feel like I can definitely help him to score.'

Regardless of which division Leicester are in next season Fatawu will be excited just to be on the pitch again.

'I don't think I'll play this season but I am not in any pain now, I can made different movements with my leg and I will be ready from day one of pre-season,' he promises.

Ideally, with his footballing father van Nistelrooy still in charge.

Ric Flair · 15 March

3 hours ago, moore_94 said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14502407/Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-Leicester-Abdul-Fatawu-relegation.html

Though current manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has failed improve results, his role in helping Fatawu – Leicester's biggest asset - may turn out to be invaluable longer-term.

In 2000, van Nistelrooy's proposed transfer to Manchester United was delayed after he suffered his own dreadful ACL that kept him out of the game for a year. Yet he came back to become one of United's greatest strikers and later star for Real Madrid.

Despite the Dutchman being under huge pressure to keep Leicester up, 21-year-old Fatawu says the manager found time plenty to offer advice and encouragement – which he would like to repay.

'Ruud has been like a father to me,' reveals the young African. 'I knew his history as a player but he's also been a good friend, always helpful and there for me.

'He talks to me about what happened in his career. He went through the same thing.

'He tells me his injury was the time that made him who he is today. He became even stronger and says it can happen to me too. I just need to focus.

'I'd be so happy to get the chance to play for him. He has shown so much interest in helping me as an injured player, imagine what it would be like if I can play and help the team. I can't wait for him to develop me as a footballer.'

Fatawu has spent up to six hours a day in rehab at the Foxes training ground, six days a week. He thinks the left knee he damaged is now stronger than his right. It's a long shot he'll appear this season but he's confident he'll be fully ready for the start of pre-season.

Whether van Nistelrooy is still there is uncertain. The King Power has been toxic in recent weeks though the City board and director of football Jon Rudkin receive more heat from fans than the manager.

Despite his age, Fatawu has already experienced a lot. First kicking a ball on dirt tracks in Tamale in northern Ghana, he joined an academy at eight, first realised he could make a pro career at 13 and left for Sporting Lisbon at 16. He played briefly under Ruben Amorim before fulfilling his dream to come to England.

After leading Leicester to promotion, he topped the Premier League charts for tackles-per-game and was second for dribbles-per-game behind Jeremy Doku when he suffered his injury.

The long lay-off has given him a perspective on life. To mark his 'Coming of Age' birthday last weekend, he donated food and water to an orphanage in Ghana, and invited friends around for Iftar, the fast-breaking meal that Muslims have during Ramadan.

'I've learned a lot from my injury. It's made me realise how important football is in my life,' he says. 'I've had a lot of help, not just the manager but team-mates like Ricardo Pereira and James Justin who have also had this injury.

'When it happened, I thought I'd twisted my knee. I tried to continue playing but the pain was too much – I couldn't carry on. We flew back from Angola to Ghana and had a scan the next morning.

'Some things just happen but of course I felt bad because Leicester needed me. We won't know if results would have been different but I feel like I would have had a good season.

'I like to have the ball and create, take a risk sometimes. If there is no way, try to find a way. That is maybe why I like to dribble.'

Leicester players who aren't in the first-team squad all arrive at the stadium an hour before kick-off to be in the dressing-room for van Nistelrooy's team talk. 'And when the players go to warm-up, I always watch,' says Fatawu.

On the fans' criticism to the team, he adds: 'They have a right to react. It's normal. We need to stick together because we are having bad times. I feel Ruud is one of the best coaches. We need to do more to get more wins.'

As a boy, Fatawu watched the Premier League with his Dad, games with games screened in communal rooms and charging an entry fee. When he was 12, he saw Leicester win the title, and learned a new name, Jamie Vardy.

'I used to support different teams. If one of them lost, I'd change to another,' he laughs. 'I didn't know who Leicester City were before they won the title. We started to hear this name "Vardy" because he was the main man.

'It is a bit of dream come true to now be at the same club. I've told him I'm lucky he didn't retire and that he waited for me to come over and play with him!

'On the pitch he gives you the confidence to do whatever you want. He has so much energy. If we're playing together, I feel like I can definitely help him to score.'

Regardless of which division Leicester are in next season Fatawu will be excited just to be on the pitch again.

'I don't think I'll play this season but I am not in any pain now, I can made different movements with my leg and I will be ready from day one of pre-season,' he promises.

Ideally, with his footballing father van Nistelrooy still in charge.

Absolutely love the bloke.

Pliskin · 15 March

On 31/01/2025 at 04:53, Lambert09 said:

the only real difference is that when it’s been operated on it’s less likely to happen again. A professional athlete would never let it heal naturally. It certainly doesn’t change the timelines of recovery which is why quite often if you’re young enough that it will heal on its own they don’t recommend an op. All risk without much benefit unless you are extremely active.

When I did my Achilles I went private, and I was told there’s no difference between the operation and a natural heal. However, what he said was, that with the op they clear out the excess left behind by the tear, and pull it back together and it heals naturally. And will look neater. But they were adamant I didn’t need an op, it would probably slow down the healing process if anything. I just quit football after my injury!

Bert · 15 March

2 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Absolutely love the bloke.

At least we’ll get to see him next season. I was fearful that a good season of him in the prem and he was gone in the summer.

Wasyls Pec Deck · 15 March

5 hours ago, moore_94 said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14502407/Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-Leicester-Abdul-Fatawu-relegation.html

Though current manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has failed improve results, his role in helping Fatawu – Leicester's biggest asset - may turn out to be invaluable longer-term.

In 2000, van Nistelrooy's proposed transfer to Manchester United was delayed after he suffered his own dreadful ACL that kept him out of the game for a year. Yet he came back to become one of United's greatest strikers and later star for Real Madrid.

Despite the Dutchman being under huge pressure to keep Leicester up, 21-year-old Fatawu says the manager found time plenty to offer advice and encouragement – which he would like to repay.

'Ruud has been like a father to me,' reveals the young African. 'I knew his history as a player but he's also been a good friend, always helpful and there for me.

'He talks to me about what happened in his career. He went through the same thing.

'He tells me his injury was the time that made him who he is today. He became even stronger and says it can happen to me too. I just need to focus.

'I'd be so happy to get the chance to play for him. He has shown so much interest in helping me as an injured player, imagine what it would be like if I can play and help the team. I can't wait for him to develop me as a footballer.'

Fatawu has spent up to six hours a day in rehab at the Foxes training ground, six days a week. He thinks the left knee he damaged is now stronger than his right. It's a long shot he'll appear this season but he's confident he'll be fully ready for the start of pre-season.

Whether van Nistelrooy is still there is uncertain. The King Power has been toxic in recent weeks though the City board and director of football Jon Rudkin receive more heat from fans than the manager.

Despite his age, Fatawu has already experienced a lot. First kicking a ball on dirt tracks in Tamale in northern Ghana, he joined an academy at eight, first realised he could make a pro career at 13 and left for Sporting Lisbon at 16. He played briefly under Ruben Amorim before fulfilling his dream to come to England.

After leading Leicester to promotion, he topped the Premier League charts for tackles-per-game and was second for dribbles-per-game behind Jeremy Doku when he suffered his injury.

The long lay-off has given him a perspective on life. To mark his 'Coming of Age' birthday last weekend, he donated food and water to an orphanage in Ghana, and invited friends around for Iftar, the fast-breaking meal that Muslims have during Ramadan.

'I've learned a lot from my injury. It's made me realise how important football is in my life,' he says. 'I've had a lot of help, not just the manager but team-mates like Ricardo Pereira and James Justin who have also had this injury.

'When it happened, I thought I'd twisted my knee. I tried to continue playing but the pain was too much – I couldn't carry on. We flew back from Angola to Ghana and had a scan the next morning.

'Some things just happen but of course I felt bad because Leicester needed me. We won't know if results would have been different but I feel like I would have had a good season.

'I like to have the ball and create, take a risk sometimes. If there is no way, try to find a way. That is maybe why I like to dribble.'

Leicester players who aren't in the first-team squad all arrive at the stadium an hour before kick-off to be in the dressing-room for van Nistelrooy's team talk. 'And when the players go to warm-up, I always watch,' says Fatawu.

On the fans' criticism to the team, he adds: 'They have a right to react. It's normal. We need to stick together because we are having bad times. I feel Ruud is one of the best coaches. We need to do more to get more wins.'

As a boy, Fatawu watched the Premier League with his Dad, games with games screened in communal rooms and charging an entry fee. When he was 12, he saw Leicester win the title, and learned a new name, Jamie Vardy.

'I used to support different teams. If one of them lost, I'd change to another,' he laughs. 'I didn't know who Leicester City were before they won the title. We started to hear this name "Vardy" because he was the main man.

'It is a bit of dream come true to now be at the same club. I've told him I'm lucky he didn't retire and that he waited for me to come over and play with him!

'On the pitch he gives you the confidence to do whatever you want. He has so much energy. If we're playing together, I feel like I can definitely help him to score.'

Regardless of which division Leicester are in next season Fatawu will be excited just to be on the pitch again.

'I don't think I'll play this season but I am not in any pain now, I can made different movements with my leg and I will be ready from day one of pre-season,' he promises.

Ideally, with his footballing father van Nistelrooy still in charge.

Nice to read an article that isn’t mostly about negativity for a change

ozvaldo · 15 March

Can I inject him and get him back for the last 10 games? Is that an option? Can I? May I?

Lambert09 · 15 March

25 minutes ago, ozvaldo said:

Can I inject him and get him back for the last 10 games? Is that an option? Can I? May I?

I’d rather not. It’s over for us, let him get healthy and get a good preseason into him.

dayday · 13 April

Any updates on his progress from injury

Lesta2014 · 13 April

14 minutes ago, dayday said:

Any updates on his progress from injury

Instagram he posted he’d got his boots back on. So hopefully he will be ready for day one of pre season, would be a big boost.

kingpower · 13 April

No point in even risking him for the last few games given we are all but relegated.

get him sharp and firing for pre-season , will be awesome to have him back next season

Md9 · 13 April

Wonder if anyone will want to take the risk on him this summer with him being out for so long or we manage to hold on to him for one more year

coolhandfox · 13 April

23 minutes ago, Md9 said:

Wonder if anyone will want to take the risk on him this summer with him being out for so long or we manage to hold on to him for one more year

Unlikely for the money we would want.

les-tah · 13 April

Hopefully he gets all the post ACL niggles out in the summer and pre season. The clubs got some serious experience in this recovery with JJ, Ricardo and Alves and Braybrooke in recent years.

Edited 13 April by les-tah

Suzie the Fox · 16 April

Saw this on FB earlier

Shame he is now 1 legged, but still he will probably be our best winger

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StanSP · 16 April

2 minutes ago, Suzie the Fox said:

Saw this on FB earlier

Shame he is now 1 legged, but still he will probably be our best winger

poor lad has had his hands chopped too

Noahfence · 16 April

God I miss him. A winger that loves to take players on and actually gets stuck in defensively.

Spudulike · 16 April

15 minutes ago, Suzie the Fox said:

Saw this on FB earlier

Shame he is now 1 legged, but still he will probably be our best winger

This has just made Mrs Spud very happy. She loves Abdul.

PhillippaT · 17 April

4 hours ago, StanSP said:

poor lad has had his hands chopped too

I guess he stole the ball twice too much...

Edited 17 April by PhillippaT

Kp1984 · 17 April

Let’s not rush him back give him a full pre season and let him rip it up next season

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