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by **SouthCoastShankly** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:32 pm

Seems his infection came from a cut sustained in last Fridays training session. Seems odd that he could pick up an infection from a small cut?

The cast is standard procedure for infections that have been drained. It prevents movement and any aggregation that could cause further swelling. Next 48 hours could be crucial.

That said assuming he misses Swansea and the two internationals. Chelsea on the 20th is still realistic, I'd be very worried if infection is still an issue three weeks later

by **Kukilon** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:45 pm

I know he is an icon but the club needs to protect itself when it comes to Gerrard and not give him any longer contracts or pay raises. It's not that he doesn't want to contribute but his body can't take it anymore.

by **RUSHIE#9** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:42 pm

When he does get back to fitness he REALLY needs to jib the England appearances. His body appears to be already telling him it's finding it harder to compete at the top level.

This maybe explains our continued interest in various central midfielders according to the press.

by **Kenny Kan** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:38 pm

by **metalhead** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:20 pm

RUSHIE#9 wrote:When he does get back to fitness he REALLY needs to jib the England appearances. His body appears to be already telling him it's finding it harder to compete at the top level.

This maybe explains our continued interest in various central midfielders according to the press.

Agreed mate

I heard he is out for a month

by **red till i die!!** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:37 pm

bad news for us if he is out for the chavs and city games.just when we thought he was back and looking sharp then this happens.a fooking infection in his ankle from a cut???.
must have been one hell of a cut if he's out for a month or longer.

we need a big signing in jan

by **devaney** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:23 am

Kukilon wrote:I know he is an icon but the club needs to protect itself when it comes to Gerrard and not give him any longer contracts or pay raises. It's not that he doesn't want to contribute but his body can't take it anymore.

Glad your not my boss mate! Regardless of injuries he is one of the few players that actually deserves what he is paid and for that reason the club will continue to look after him.He has been an amazing player for LFC and it is more than a tad annoying when people like yourself are looking for ways to almost screw him over. Show a bit of respect please.

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:44 am

devaney wrote:
Kukilon wrote:I know he is an icon but the club needs to protect itself when it comes to Gerrard and not give him any longer contracts or pay raises. It's not that he doesn't want to contribute but his body can't take it anymore.

Glad your not my boss mate! Regardless of injuries he is one of the few players that actually deserves what he is paid and for that reason the club will continue to look after him.He has been an amazing player for LFC and it is more than a tad annoying when people like yourself are looking for ways to almost screw him over. Show a bit of respect please.

Actually I agree. Steven Gerrard will always be shown respect but I doubt very much he will be given any sort of long term contract extension or pay rise in the near future.

It makes no financial sense to throw money at a player who cannot contribute. Pay rises and contract renegotiations come from a position of power, Gerrard is in no position of power.

That said, he hasn't asked for a pay rise or a contract extension. Gerrard will finish his career here no doubt.

by **maguskwt** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:05 pm

RUSHIE#9 wrote:When he does get back to fitness he REALLY needs to jib the England appearances. His body appears to be already telling him it's finding it harder to compete at the top level.

This maybe explains our continued interest in various central midfielders according to the press.

Definitely... He needs to retire from England in order to prolong his career.

Infection from a cut? Does he have diabetes? Didn't he get infection from his groin surgery as well? Sounds worrying. Normally it's hard to get infection from a small cut if you wash the wound properly unless one is very negligent...

by **Dundalk** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:52 pm

LFC confirm Steven Gerrard will be out for Saturday's game against Swansea & England's friendlies with Spain & Sweden the week after.

by **JamCar05** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:07 pm

If that is all I would be thrilled with the outcome (of course I would have prefered him not to be injured but you get my drift). Given the recent rumours and all it is hard to believe that is all (though I realise you should not always give that much weight to such rumours).

by **andy_g** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:28 pm

Kenny Kan wrote:

fck... he's getting out of a man city car wearing man city shorts too

by **Kash_Mountain** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:43 pm

maguskwt wrote:Infection from a cut? Does he have diabetes? Didn't he get infection from his groin surgery as well? Sounds worrying. Normally it's hard to get infection from a small cut if you wash the wound properly unless one is very negligent...

It is a little worrying, but i'm sure he will be fine. I'll be happy if he retires from international football now. The other thing is (for the longer term now) that management need to start looking at playing systems that will work without Gerrard, don't get me wrong, he still has a few years to go and i'm grateful for that, but as he seems to be prone to injury and infections now, it is better to get an idea of all possible systems to play with the new signings. We done well up to now without him (Suarez et al), but we don't want to over rely on Gerrard as has been the case in recent times. Maybe a good time to start on his coaching badges.

On another note, infections from a cut, Bob Marley hurt a toe while playing football. The wound became infected and as a result turned cancerous......

by **killerp** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:45 am

Should the worst case scenario occur (God I hope it doesn't

) & Gerrard does not return to his best & continues to struggle with injuries, maybe he should retire from international football & focus on finishing his career with another trophy or two for his club!. Just imagine if a newly fit Gerrard went to play a worthless friendly for England & comes back injured, out for another 6 months.

by **dundreamin** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:45 am

Get used to him not being around, but no player is bigger than LFC, ask torres owen sponsor etc etc

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