Gerrard Out For Six Weeks?

[BrooklynRed]

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Surgeon Issues Gerrard Warning

Steven Gerrard could miss Liverpool’s crucial Premier League matches against Manchester United and Everton, according to a top surgeon.

The Reds captain will undergo a groin operation on Thursday that will keep him out of England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Gerrard will be out for between 10-15 days.

But Nicola Maffulli of the British Orthopaedic Association has told Setanta Sports News that Gerrard could be out for up to six weeks - ruling him out of the United’s vist to Anfield on September 13 and the Merseyside derby two weeks later.

Maffulli told Setanta Sports News: “It all depends on what the diagnosis is.

“If he needs a tendon or a groin operation then 10-15 days off is a little optimistic and one would look for three to six weeks off.

"On the other hand, he is a very fit young man and he will recover quickly.

“His surgeon will have had many investigations and will have ascertained what needs to be done and it will be done there and then.

“The least possible time is 15 days, but a more realistic time is at least three to six weeks.”

[El Jefecito]

Possible...

Surgeon Issues Gerrard Warning

Steven Gerrard could miss Liverpool’s crucial Premier League matches against Manchester United and Everton, according to a top surgeon.

The Reds captain will undergo a groin operation on Thursday that will keep him out of England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Gerrard will be out for between 10-15 days.

But Nicola Maffulli of the British Orthopaedic Association has told Setanta Sports News that Gerrard could be out for up to six weeks - ruling him out of the United’s vist to Anfield on September 13 and the Merseyside derby two weeks later.

Maffulli told Setanta Sports News: “It all depends on what the diagnosis is.

“If he needs a tendon or a groin operation then 10-15 days off is a little optimistic and one would look for three to six weeks off.

"On the other hand, he is a very fit young man and he will recover quickly.

“His surgeon will have had many investigations and will have ascertained what needs to be done and it will be done there and then.

“The least possible time is 15 days, but a more realistic time is at least three to six weeks.”

So says a guy that has absolutely no insight into the particulars of Stevie's case.

Why would Setanta do this?

[DannyMan2006]

So says a guy that has absolutely no insight into the particulars of Stevie's case.

Why would Setanta do this?

Exactly what a lod of bollocks. I know what I believe at this moment in time.

[Rashid]

Absolute nonsense.

[-V-]

Obviously this guy has no idea about Stevie's situation but i honestly can't see him fully recovering from the groin OP in just 2-3 weeks.

Seemingly the Op was today so 13th of September really would be pushing it for a return

[slimbimjim]

Calm down guys, he is merely stating how long these things could take based on his medical experience.

[Fubar]

Calm down guys, he is merely stating how long these things could take based on his medical experience.

fair do's but i think the point that is being made by people is why have setanta come out specifically to be pessimistic. having an 'expert' tell us it could be longer when he has no details about the requirements of the surgery is as useful as him recounting a story of an operation going wrong and someone taking a year to get over it. attempted sensationalist journalism.

[powerpack]

Absolute nonsense.

Are you a Doctor as well as a cock Rashid? 'Nicola Maffulli of the British Orthopaedic Association' I suspect is more qualified then you to comment on such matters.

[Exiled_red]

It's a non-story IMO. The guy doesn't know any specific details of the case so I'm imagining this 6 weeks is a worst case

[Kenneth]

Don't worry chaps, Xabi and Mascher still piss on Utd's CM. Xabi plays better without Gerrard,

[Mike]

I think he will return before the crunch games.

[Parm]

So says a guy that has absolutely no insight into the particulars of Stevie's case.

Why would Setanta do this?

exactly he can **** off with his lollipop diagnosis

[sean_lfc]

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Surgeon Issues Gerrard Warning

Steven Gerrard could miss Liverpool’s crucial Premier League matches against Manchester United and Everton, according to a top surgeon.

The Reds captain will undergo a groin operation on Thursday that will keep him out of England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Gerrard will be out for between 10-15 days.

But Nicola Maffulli of the British Orthopaedic Association has told Setanta Sports News that Gerrard could be out for up to six weeks - ruling him out of the United’s vist to Anfield on September 13 and the Merseyside derby two weeks later.

Maffulli told Setanta Sports News: “It all depends on what the diagnosis is.

“If he needs a tendon or a groin operation then 10-15 days off is a little optimistic and one would look for three to six weeks off.

"On the other hand, he is a very fit young man and he will recover quickly.

“His surgeon will have had many investigations and will have ascertained what needs to be done and it will be done there and then.

“The least possible time is 15 days, but a more realistic time is at least three to six weeks.”

Read: "I actually don't have a ****ing clue"

[gentingfrmhell]

stevie out!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!! our saviour OUT for the upcoming matches!!!! ok the downhill slop starts here.

[redwien]

Setanta Sports News obviously struggling to fill their schedule. Non-news.