Defour to have operation

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:52 pm

Dyche just confirmed Defour is out for a couple of months.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:53 pm

drat

Sauce - linky?

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:53 pm

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:54 pm

well let's hope they pull a rabbit out of the hat in the next few hours then

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:56 pm

See you next season Steven

Get well soon.

Missing out/not getting a recognised Number 10, now is even more baffling.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:56 pm

Time for Westwood to step up - I'm sure he's been "ready and waiting" for a long time.

Quick recovery Steven Defour.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:00 pm

What a season for injuries

TopCat · Post by **TopCat** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:01 pm

Likely to be back before Wood then!

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:01 pm

P1ss-flaps!

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:03 pm

Damn. Wood unlikely to feature again as well

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:04 pm

You can't cross your fingers and hope to get lucky every season with injuries.

We run the risk year on year, thankfully this year it hasn't cost us like previous seasons.

To only have 3 CB at the club at this level is crazy, couple that with no natural number 10 and once again it's a head scratching window.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:06 pm

TopCat wrote:Likely to be back before Wood then!

Touch n go.....

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:09 pm

The problem is because dyche is far too stubborn to change personel and rest players . And give players a deserved rest

jojomk1 · Post by **jojomk1** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:09 pm

Just hope he get's back for us for the World Cup squad

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:11 pm

the fact we have Ulvestad on the bench tonight tells it's own story about how safe the board think we are, they are in for a shock

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:11 pm

Safron wrote:The problem is because dyche is far too stubborn to change personel and rest players . And give players a deserved rest

Having little strength in depth is more likely imo

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:12 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:the fact we have Ulvestad on the bench tonight tells it's own story about how safe the board think we are, they are in for a shock

Who newcastle ?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:14 pm

tim_noone wrote:Who newcastle ?

not saying we are in any real danger but I doubt we'll finish top half with the team we've put our tonight

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:15 pm

tim_noone wrote:Having little strength in depth is more likely imo

Plenty of games in which Defour and Cork could be rested or atleast not having to play the full 90. For instance, the Swansea game which was our most comfortable win and either of them could have been given a rest for Westwood for 20 minutes. Westwood has only played 10+ twice in the league.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:15 pm

Now you will see just what an influence this guy has had this season.

Edit: Gods speed with your recovery Steven, the best player I've ever seen in Claret and Blue.

simonclaret · Post by **simonclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:19 pm

Out of contract in the summer isn’t he?

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:24 pm

simonclaret wrote:Out of contract in the summer isn’t he?

No. Summer 2019.

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:36 pm

God help us if either cbs get injured tonight

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:37 pm

Going to be a massive miss! Ulvestad on the bench says it all. We should have signed a number 10 type central midfielder to free up Hendrick to a deeper role giving us more cover.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:39 pm

Dinnae panic. All is well. First season where we have a collection of injuries. The squad is well drilled and strong. There was a time, not long ago, when beyond the first 14 or so, it became iffy and the bench had done a day at school, beforehand. Now they are all possible first teamers.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:41 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:not saying we are in any real danger but I doubt we'll finish top half with the team we've put our tonight

We will possibly still be eighth regardless of result and team tonight.we won't be putting same team out each and every week.I would take not getting relegated over a top half finished tbh..and I think there's plenty of points on the board to be had!

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:41 pm

Disappointing news, real shame for Defour in particular, who has had a very good season.

But fortunately, its probably the position on the pitch (and arguably the player on the pitch) for which we have the best cover, because Westwood and Hendrick have both proved themselves at this level and are well capable of fitting into that role. The additions out wide free up Arfield to add extra cover if we need it, so we've a few options.

It does potentially make another centre back more important, because we could ill afford to lose Cork now -either as a screen to the back 4, or indeed a part of the back 4 should we get a couple more injuries anywhere across the back 4.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:46 pm

Not good.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:46 pm

Hedontplayforyou wrote:Going to be a massive miss! Ulvestad on the bench says it all. We should have signed a number 10 type central midfielder to free up Hendrick to a deeper role giving us more cover.

Can't comment on ulvestad as I haven't seen him..have you watched him play ??

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:03 pm

I’d like to see Hendrick back in midfield and a change in the number 10 role.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:47 pm

I'm assuming this op is being done now to save the lad's World Cup campaign. We're virtually safe, he clearly needs attention, it makes sense. We have options and will pick up points - maybe not enough to qualify for Europe but plenty enough for us to look back on this season as a damned good one.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:20 am

defourofficialHard to take this one. Really gutted i can’t end the saison in the way i wanted it. Promise to comeback stronger for the new season #utc

Those words from Defour himself confirms he'll miss the rest of the season, not 2 months like Dyche said....

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:41 am

Shame, he's our best player. But we'll be safe anyway, makes sense to get him back ready to start next season like he started this one.

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:42 am

The Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur is suggesting Defour will be out for 5-6 months. That means that he won’t be back for preseason.

claretcarrot93 · Post by **claretcarrot93** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:51 am

Well touch n go is two months ,so two months must be years

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:52 am

Given our touch and go injuries are 2 months out I thought it was optimistic Dyche saying he’d be back in 2 months following an operation.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:08 am

Gutted to lose him, my player of the season to date.

Looks like he’s just as gutted.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:10 am

He's going to miss the World Cup I think.

Hope he'll be back for pre-season next season and hope he's offered (and signed) a new contract asap.

frankinwales · Post by **frankinwales** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:57 am

Any news on Dean Marney's return to the 1st. team?

Up the Clarets..........

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:04 pm

frankinwales wrote:Any news on Dean Marney's return to the 1st. team?

Up the Clarets..........

He’s had a set-back apparently. Legend that he is, I suspect he’s played his last game for us.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:08 pm

Step up Freddie!

frankinwales · Post by **frankinwales** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:15 pm

Thank you agreenwood.......although disappointing..we could have done with Deano at his best right now.........

Up the Clarets.....

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 3:08 pm

Bad, bad news. He has been outstanding this season and I suspect he's been playing his best football for some years (our Belgian Clarets are, of course, the ones who will be able to confirm that or otherwise). After "getting" Sean Dyche's Burnley he's been class. I presume he'll be out for the World Cup which is terrible news for him.

I hope you recover as quickly as possibly, Steven.

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 3:09 pm

Thought he was more a MouseTrap or Sorry! type myself...