Clevedon Red Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Nige said it may be his ACL but waiting on scans next week. Get well soon big man. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Terrible injury & obviously wish him all the best . They normally are innocuous . light on numbers there as well. It will disrupt us no doubt . We’ve no left footed player to play there unless we bring Pring inside . Might force us to back to a back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Terrible injury & obviously wish him all the best . They normally are innocuous . light on numbers there as well. It will disrupt us no doubt . We’ve no left footed player to play there unless we bring Pring inside . Might force us to back to a back 3 I’d be disappointed if we changed the whole set up that’s brought us an 11 game unbeaten run just because we might have to play a right-footer at LCB. Certainly highlights an area in need of strengthening though. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 I thought Kalas played very well for the time he was on the pitch. He’s not as good on the floor as Rob but he’s hasn’t lost his leap or warrior like attitude 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 What a shame has been excellent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: Nige said it may be his ACL but waiting on scans next week. Get well soon big man. Really didn't look good. Hopefully we'll see him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 That is a real shitter. We don't get as many niggles anymore, but we do lose important players to big injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 That’s awful news if true.All the best Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I’d be disappointed if we changed the whole set up that’s brought us an 11 game unbeaten run just because we might have to play a right-footer at LCB. Certainly highlights an area in need of strengthening though. Agree. And while I’ve never felt that LCB is Kalas’s best position, he has even played there for the Czech Republic so there is no reason to change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Do we get bad luck with injuries or what? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I’d be disappointed if we changed the whole set up that’s brought us an 11 game unbeaten run just because we might have to play a right-footer at LCB. Certainly highlights an area in need of strengthening though. I agree but Pearson has hinted he played 3 at the back due to a lack of trust in our centre halves. Having kalas at left CB changes the way we play. He’s not as confident on the ball as Rob plus he’s not left footed . It means ( I might be wrong) it means Pring has to drop 5 yards . It’s a knock on effect . Not as simple as just replacing a player imo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Red Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Hope Robs ok. But he may be out for a while so we will need cover on the bench have we got any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: Nige said it may be his ACL but waiting on scans next week. Get well soon big man. The "it may be" is what I'm focusing on. Hopefully, it's not ACL, but an inexplicable painful twinge, which heals unbelievably quickly. Rob and the team deserve a miracle. Okay, okay . . . . another miracle ( after all, we did finally get a penalty ! ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicdaps Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 ACL was my fear based purely on his reaction. Such a shame if true. He's been excellent and is developing (rapidly IMHO) into a very solid defender with shades of Webster about him when he carries the ball out from the back. Not as cultured a footballer as Webster, but you can see the similarities as a line breaking, ball carrying, centre back. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: Nige said it may be his ACL but waiting on scans Did not hear that…however if NP had hinted it may be his ACL , Then season over for Rob…. Just hope for the best. the good news is that a new born fit Kalas is a massive bonus…but you do wonder whay options are & what else is about in the out of contract central defenders …one in Switzerland called klose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Lakeside Red said: Hope Robs ok. But he may be out for a while so we will need cover on the bench have we got any A youngun will step up. And, inevitably, shine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Get better soon Rob. Would expect Kalas to cover even though right footed. But no cover on the bench. Do we have budding centre back in the academy who is ready for the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: I agree but Pearson has hinted he played 3 at the back due to a lack of trust in our centre halves. Having kalas at left CB changes the way we play. He’s not as confident on the ball as Rob plus he’s not left footed . It means ( I might be wrong) it means Pring has to drop 5 yards . It’s a knock on effect . Not as simple as just replacing a player imo Kalas is just fine on the ball! Rarely gives it away, can see a good pass, can drive into space and has the odd marauding run in him. He's more technical than he's given credit for, not just good for diving in the way of shots. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Kalas is just fine on the ball! Rarely gives it away, can see a good pass, can drive into space and has the odd marauding run in him. He's more technical than he's given credit for, not just good for diving in the way of shots. My thinking is more that he’s not left footed . I’m playing devils advocate . I don’t want us to go to a back 3 either . I’m just saying it will change the way we play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Terrible news. He’s done very well since returning to the team. Are there any free agents we could look to as short-term cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 How much longer is Kal expected to be out? If it’s his ACL and season ending, we look worryingly short at centre half. I don’t think Idehen is ready and/or fancied. I hope we never see Andy King in the 4 especially. Kalas injury history also has to be a concern. I suppose Pring at LCB with Dasilva at LB is an option. Failing that are there any free transfer centre halves knocking about worth a 3 month deal just to see us through? Mariappa/Williams style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, James54De said: A youngun will step up. And, inevitably, shine. Josh Low on loan to Walsall. Scored his first goal for them recently and doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 If he is out long term. Can we use the loan market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Crap news - can’t wait to have you back big Rob. So in terms of fit centre-halves - we’re looking at Vyner and Kalas. King as cover. Joe Low recall might be in order? Or another Mariappa/Klose free agent might be the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Kalas played on the left in a back four when the Czechia did so well in the Euros. He’ll get a run now & hopefully Naismith will be back quite soon, Wilson for the bench meaning Tanner could play CB at a push. We won’t be going to a back three or bringing in a free agent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 If it is ACL what is an optimistic and pessimistic timeline for recovery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 I'm surprised Nige said that, has to be a massive speculation at this stage. Normally he would say they have to wait until initial swelling goes down and do a scan. I hope that this is a worst case scenario from Pearson. I'm hoping for the best for Atkinson, at this moment it could be anything from ACL to twist. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the lad. 3 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: If he is out long term. Can we use the loan market? Don't think so, not out of the Window. OOC & free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: If it is ACL what is an optimistic and pessimistic timeline for recovery? 9-12 months is average I think but can be longer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: If it is ACL what is an optimistic and pessimistic timeline for recovery? Optimistic, he’ll be back in a squad around October. Pessimistic, we won’t see him until this time next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, AshtonRobin21 said: Terrible news. He’s done very well since returning to the team. Are there any free agents we could look to as short-term cover? Or who is in our under 21s that can take an opportunity to at least get on the bench! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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