Brownhill injury. Any news?

[jurek]

Can't seem to see anything re. Brownhills' injury?
Has anyone heard anything?

[Quickenthetempo]

He was wearing a protective boot on the photo's of the Manchester charity dinner.

[beddie]

Or Maatsen.

[gawthorpe_view]

Or Benson.

[ClaretAL]

Or Jay Rod

[Dark Cloud]

The list is growing (worryingly!)

[Vegas Claret]

well VK said he hoped to have Brownhill back before the end of the season which would suggest at least a few weeks out at a minimum. VK has long said he wont rush people like Benson back but expects them to be ready after the international break

[boatshed bill]

When, and for how long, is the international break?

[NottsClaret]

I think it's the week after the City game.

[ClaretTony]

Wasn’t it said there were hopes he’d be back before the end of the season

[boatshed bill]

I think it's the week after the City game.

Looks like 13 days break.

[jrgbfc]

Think the break is coming at a decent time for us.

[ElectroClaret]

They won't risk any of em if there's the least doubt.

From the admittedly little ive seen of Wigan, we could probably play the tea lady and beat them.

Probably...

[equinox]

Benson is the main one, without him I think we'll struggle to get top two.

[CaptainKirk]

Benson is the main one, without him I think we'll struggle to get top two.

Poor attempt that - but you snagged me I suppose!

[maccclaret]

They won't risk any of em if there's the least doubt.

From the admittedly little ive seen of Wigan, we could probably play the tea lady and beat them.

Probably...

The tea lady is struggling too; she’s carrying a couple of bad brews(es).

[Paul Waine]

Didn't we have a guy called Taylor Harwood-Bellis on loan from City? Last seen down in Bournemouth 8th Jan. I know we signed two very good CHs in January. I know Jordan Beyer is also excellent. When do we expect THB to be back competing for the shirt?

UTC

[Dark Cloud]

Benson is the main one, without him I think we'll struggle to get top two.

Totally agree with Kirk as in it's a poor attempt tbf, but I'll concede that the opening is absolutely fine, as Benson really is the one we miss by far the most much of the time. He's certainly the best one at unlocking those Fort Knox defenses!

[IanMcL]

The tea lady is struggling too; she’s carrying a couple of bad brews(es).

You could be right. I heard she was off her trolley. That would explain it!

[ElectroClaret]

The tea lady's a bit of a racing pundit too.
Gives out a lot of PG tips.

Sorry.

[dougcollins]

Wasn’t it said there were hopes he’d be back before the end of the season

That's worryingly Dychesque.

[mybloodisclaret]

Sure I read that there was hope Benson would be back before the international break same with THB? Could be wrong.

[bfccrazy]

Swollen ankle which could be a sprain (at the time I got the news).

Could be about a month out if it’s as was thought to be.

[tiger76]

Swollen ankle which could be a sprain (at the time I got the news).

Could be about a month out if it’s as was thought to be.

If it's only a month out then Brownhill may not miss that many games given it's FA Cup weekend soon swiftly followed by the international break.

[karatekid]

The tea lady is struggling too; she’s carrying a couple of bad brews(es).

I don’t want her any where near the first team. I’ve heard she is a bit of a stirrer.

[MT03ALG]

If it's only a month out then Brownhill may not miss that many games given it's FA Cup weekend soon swiftly followed by the international break.

Could Brownhill miss the Cup Final ?

[Goobs]

Could Brownhill miss the Cup Final ?

Yeah, sadly it's almost certain he won't be playing in the FA Cup final.

[dermotdermot]

Benson is the main one, without him I think we'll struggle to get top two.

Don’t be daft.

[Stayingup]

I don’t want her any where near the first team. I’ve heard she is a bit of a stirrer.

She could sweeten things up though!!!

[LeadBelly]

I don’t want her any where near the first team. I’ve heard she is a bit of a stirrer.

She works hard though and urns her wages.

[Bosscat]

I don’t want her any where near the first team. I’ve heard she is a bit of a stirrer.

She was on Strictly ... did quite a good Cha Cha Cha

[kentonclaret]

The tea lady is struggling too; she’s carrying a couple of bad brews(es).

Definitely won’t play against Wigan she can only get herself up for the cups.

Her last league outing was pour

[Petersa]

Any mug can see this threads gone to pot

[Falcon]

I'm stewing over a witty response

[boatshed bill]

She'd bag a few.
Takes penalteas

[warksclaret]

Looks like Brownhill available for Sunderland and Maatsen available this Saturday-great news for both. Sure Cork can more than cover for Josh in meantime

[Lancasterclaret]

Where is that from?

The presser?

[RVclaret]

Where is that from?

The presser?

Yes

[HiThere]

From the Press Conference:
For Brownhill, Kompany basically said, "yep, unavailable" and then went on to talk about the pitch and how it's normally a lengthy injury but said he certainly expects him to be back before the end of the season and is hoping for the first game after the International break.

For Maatsem, he's fine.

Jay and Benson are both back in training. The decision is to be made on whether they'll play before internationals or wait until after.

[summitclaret]

And THB?

[Vegas Claret]

And THB?

back in training today

[Flying Without Ings]

Glad Maatsen is back. Missed him massively at Blackpool.

[martin_p]

Jay and Benson are both back in training. The decision is to be made on whether they'll play before internationals or wait until after.

Get them on the bench for the cup QF.

[NottsClaret]

Slightly better news then. Cork has a had a decent break recently with his suspensions, should be raring to go.

[Stayingup]

back in training today

When fully fit will he be an automatic selection?

[Andingle]

Press conference today

https://youtu.be/zGuOaia7g8M

[Carwin261]

Cork will get 3 match ban if he has 5 more bookings before the end of the season,not counting play offs,probably need to pick,& choose when he plays,I’d play him every game until Brownhill is back.

[HiThere]

Get them on the bench for the cup QF.

I hope so. Benson doesn't really need to start games prior to Sunderland as he can be just as important from the bench anyway.

[Vegas Claret]

When fully fit will he be an automatic selection?

I would suspect that would be subject to the terms in the loan agreement, no idea if that means he has to play or not tbh