Vaguely related: Was surprised to see how decent Aguero’s fitness record is. Averages 42 games a season. Rooney averages 43 and I’ve never considered him a sicknote.
At Atletico he missed eleven league games in five years through injury. He had one really poor season for niggling injuries here, but if you discount that season he’s missed 24 league games over another five seasons. Which as you say is actually pretty good compared to other players.
Some of these games he’s been rested or dropped for as well. It’s pretty hard to distinguish between the two when checking. Seems pretty nailed on he’ll get an injury now Jesus is out, but looking back they’ve generally been minor knocks - 2-4 weeks a time, etc.
Heheheh. It’s funny because written down, his name is the same as well known former proselytiser Jesus Christ! Imagine if there was a whole continent where that name was really popular, the shabs and bants we would have then.
They’re awful, especially away. A horrible, cynical side. Just sold their best player. Atmosphere at the club dreadful. Couple of wins lately, but if Fulham stick somone on Vaughan and play to 60% of their capabilities they’ll win handsomely.