“FIFA Virus” catches the big leagues after the international break - La Liga Special
Clubs have been bemoaning the problems of coping up with the international break. Not only does it break up the consistency of play but players get injured and return for duty jaded and in need of much rest.
To top it off, the clubs cannot do anything about it. Guardiola was right to call it “FIFA Virus” as he continues to be haunted by it. A summary of clubs affected by the current international break is given below.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 and Real Madrid):
The Portugal captain enjoyed a good outing for the national team, guiding them to Euro 2012 qualification. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 scored a well taken brace against Bosnia but returns to Real Madrid in much need of rest.
The reigning Pichichi winner arrived at Valdebebas set with a strain in his left thigh after suffering muscle overload. He did not exercise with his teammates on Wednesday. However, it is widely expected that Jose Mourinho will start him in the tough match
against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 at the Mestalla.
Nicolas Burdisso (http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603):
Burdisso is one of those players who received the worst injury scare while on international duty. The Roma defender was part of Argentina’s squad that played against Colombia and tore the ligaments in his left knee while fighting for the ball with James
Rodriguez. The Argentina team doctor feared for the worst and it has been finally confirmed that he will be out of action for six to eight months.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Colombia-c2873 and Atletico Madrid):
Europa League’s record scoring striker has been ruled out of action for Atletico Madrid. The player injured himself in training for the national team and will miss Los Rojiblancos’ weekend meeting against 4th placed Levante.
Falcao injured his abductor muscle of the lower right thigh while with his national selection. He has been tested and is currently working on his recovery, but is serious doubt to play against Real Madrid.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604):
The Argentina captain did not return injured to Barcelona, however, questions have been raised about his physical fitness. Messi did not miss a single minute for Albiceleste and to top it off, he had to take a long route back due to the inefficiency of Catalan
backroom.
The exhausted ‘Flea’ is likely to be rested by Pep Guardiola in their next league match against Real Zaragoza, keeping an eye on the crunch Champions League fixture against AC Milan in midweek.
Adriano Correira (http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 and Barcelona):
Asked by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adriano-c3773 has been ruled out for upto ten days because of a slight hamstring injury in the femoral biceps of his left leg.
Guardiola is likely to play it safe against Real Zaragoza this weekend and there are no guarantees if Pep will have him for the UEFA Champions League fixture against Milan.
Jefferson Farfan (Schalke 04):
He injured himself while playing for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ecuador-c2889. The Schalke 04 player suffered a medial ligament tear in his knee and had to leave in a wheelchair while exiting the hospital.
Results of medical tests have revealed that Farfan will be out for at least six weeks and will miss, among others, important Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund. In addition to these, he will also see the two remaining Champions League matches of
Group J from the sidelines.
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