QUOTE (X-Offender @ Mar 14 2012, 04:47 PM)
Boateng played against Arsenal due to the importance of the game. He wasn't fully fit, and that's what caused his setback. Pato and Nesta are special cases. They've always been problematic players due to their fragilities. Luckily we have Mexes who can cover Nesta more than fine, and Robinho who does a much better job than Pato. Still, having them both fit can only be a plus.
That's not the only occasion that Boateng has returned for a maximum of 2 games and spent a month out injured, rinse, repeat.
Pato has been doing badly when he's returned from injury because he simply has not had a run for more than 3 games this season where he's been 100% fit. It's impossible. And the more injuries, the less work with the ball that he'll do, thus the more time it will take him to get back match fitness.
As for Nesta, they've been saying next week, next month, etc, etc for a while, yet he's always not ready. And then another injury all over again.
It's been the same thing with these 3 all season. You can say Pato and Nesta are injury prone etc, etc. But looking at this season, you can say the same with Boateng and other players who have basically been on the peripherals of the team due to constant injuries.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Mar 14 2012, 04:50 PM)
Robinho left training early today due to an ankle problem. His presence for Parma is to be evaluated.
LinkWe'd be f@cked if it's something long term.