View Full Version : Shevchenko injury thread 2 (cheek fracture)
This is indeed a sad thread, considering we closed another thread like this a few weeks ago. But Milan pulled through last time and we will again. Now this raises questions to Galliaini - can Milan work with one hurricane of a striker and two strikers who are, let's be honest, a century away from shevchenko's level.
This summer should see Milan dig into the striker market with Gilardino a hot favourite. There is little doubt in my mind that JDT will be sold off or used as leverage.
Anyway, this thread will be used to keep track of sheva's facial injury. here are the latest articles.:
Sheva fractures cheekbone
Saturday 19 February, 2005
Andriy Shevchenko has fractured his cheekbone and will undergo surgery on Monday, so he’ll miss the Manchester United match and probably the derby.
The European Player of the Year clashed heads with Simone Loria during the early stages of tonight’s 1-0 win over Cagliari and was taken to hospital for an x-ray that found a fracture of the cheekbone and the bone surrounding his left eye.
“It is too early to say, as we need to evaluate a few things and wait 24 to 36 hours,” explained Dr Jean Pierre Meersseman. “Generally these injuries need 15 days to recover from, and even then he would play with a protective mask, but it’s not certain whether or not he’ll miss the Milan derby.”
Nonetheless, this is a heavy blow, especially as Shevchenko already has a history of facial injuries with a split lip suffered last year.
“It’s a shame as he was hit hard and we hope to get him back as soon as possible,” noted Carlo Ancelotti. “This can be a stimulus to the other players to do even better and make up for his absence.”
The last-gasp winner caused controversy, as Cagliari believed Marcos Cafu pushed Pisano in the lead-up to Serginho’s goal.
“Cafu might have leaned on him a little, but Pisano was trying to avoid the corner kick and became unbalanced,” insisted Ancelotti.
He got some unusual support from Sardinian boss Daniele Arrigoni, who berated his players for taking their protests too far.
“I don’t think it was a foul and certainly nothing scandalous,” said Arrigoni. “Pisano tried to prevent the corner kick and didn’t see Cafu so close to him.”
Ancelotti conceded there were still problems, as Milan have won their last three games thanks to two stoppage-time strikes and an own goal.
“The team played better than against Reggina and yet ran into the same old problems, as Cagliari set up an excellent defence and were very dangerous on the counter-attack. We tried to play our style and aimed some long-range efforts at goal. We had a good dose of luck here, but also showed great character.”
“At last we are back on top of the table and that’s all that matters. We were certainly lucky over the last few games, but fortune favours the brave and we’ve certainly been that.”
Shevchenko’s injury is set to keep him out of action for at least a week, possibly more, and Pippo Inzaghi is still sidelined with a fractured bone in his hand.
“Shevchenko is very handy when you’re taking on a closed defence, but Crespo and Tomasson made a great pairing when they won 4-1 at Messina a few weeks ago, so there’s no problem of compatibility. Inzaghi is one of the best strikers in the world when it comes to being a goal poacher, so we do miss him.”
Ancelotti hinted at how he would set out Milan tactically for their Champions’ League showdown at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.
“Manchester United are strong on the wings, so it’s important to close them down there and try to slow their tempo by keeping hold of the ball.”
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SHEVA DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL
2/20/2005
MILAN - Andriy Shevchenko left the hospital at 9am CET after latest tests this morning confirmed a cheekbone fracture. The Ukrainian striker will be operated as soon as possible. The recovery time will be estimated after the surgery.
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MEERSSEMAN ON SHEVA INJURY
2/19/2005
MILAN - Rossoneri medical chief Dr Jean Pierre Meersseman explained the situation regarding Andriy Shevchenko's injury: 'Sheva is in hospital at the moment and has a fracture of the cheekbone and the bone surrounding his left eye. For this type of injury we need to wait 24 hours for the prognosis and it usually takes 12 to 15 days to recover. In any case, we have to take in the psycological aspect as this is the second time this season that the player has suffered this type of injury.'
He'll be out for the match against ManU :stress: :depress: I only hope he'll be fit for the derby... His injury looks bad, reminded me of Al Pacino's face in The Godfather :(
More news:
Milan also have some serious injury worries going into the Champions’ League ties, as Andriy Shevchenko (pictured) fractured his cheekbone during an accidental clash of heads with Simone Loria in last night’s 1-0 win over Cagliari.
The Ukrainian was released from hospital this morning after staying overnight for observation and tests, but he’ll be back in on Monday for surgery.
Reports suggest he will need a titanium plate put in to reduce the fracture, so it’s unlikely he’ll be back on the playing field before Easter. This would rule Shevchenko out of both Champions’ League legs against Manchester United.
“We won’t actually know the extent of the injury or the time it will take to recover until after surgery,” revealed the chief of Milan medical staff Jean Pierre Meersseman.
“We also have to take the psychological aspect into account, as Shevchenko has already undergone surgery on his nose and lip over the last year.”
He'll be out for the match against ManU :stress: :depress: I only hope he'll be fit for the derby... His injury looks bad, reminded me of Al Pacino's face in The Godfather :(
not only will he be out against man u, but also against inter. this is more damaging for milan because losing the derby will be bad for rossoneri pride and also will hurt our scudetto hopes. it's in situations like that that get me really nervous because, as much as i like JDT, he tends to be a "tap-in" striker and not someone who can create something out of nothing. back in the 90's, milan had massaro and simone as their main strikers but the attacking midfielders like boban, savicevic and donadoni could all score.
oskarius
20-02-2005, 10:41
Hey U guys..losing Shevchenko doesn't mean losing matches vs ManU or Inter..it will be hard, but I'm sure we can do well without him as we already proved it..
This is a chance to test lone striker ( Crespo ) with two or three creative attacking mids ( kaka, rui, serginho and even seedorf..).
I'm very sorry for sheva an hope he'll be back soon.. :3band:
Warro Bantan
20-02-2005, 11:04
I am all for the return of the Christmas Tree formation in our hero´s abesnce. I would like to take this oportuinity to wish him a speedy recovery.
I shudder to think of how brave he will have to be to go up for another header, as I have been injured before, and it makes you think twice about holding on to the ball, or going into a 50:50 challenge.
I am sure that he will recover completely, both physically and mentally, as will Milan, who can cope with this blow.
FORZA SHEVA!!!!!!
ac_milan_foreva
20-02-2005, 12:30
even tho it is serious we never now. remember the reports that he would be out for 40 days and had a hole in his muscle. well he made it back in 1 week :D
so we never now.i know it will be a serious operation but sheva is a tank. i know he will mist the OL game but i think he might make it back for the 2nd one
Reza or Debs, may I ask you to merge this with the Sheva - injury thread?
Angel_Cic
20-02-2005, 15:49
sheva just hasn't had much luck lately with the injuries. :( poor guy. but we all know how strong he is physically and mentally, and that he'll be back as soon as possible.
I can only wish Sheva a quick recovery. I was really hoping to see Sheva and SuperPippo against Man U and Inter...now both are out....but still, whats up with the negativist talk? There is much more to Milan than just Sheva...with or without Sheva I am sure we are going to have a successful week.....FORZA RAGAZZI! :firedev:
chill out fellas,we gonna win Man ure and Inter with or without shevchenko,but am still gutted that Sheva won't rip Man ure defence apart
ZIO GIGI
20-02-2005, 19:45
Heh I really like think you're right buddy!!! Sheva is really a strong Tank!!!
He has incredible Strengh!!!!
ac_milan_foreva
20-02-2005, 23:00
you guys know how injury reports out. according to them sheva should still be out with his 1st injury. we must wait. besides im sure who could play agains inter (OL game is out of the questio) with some mask or something. its not like he cant walk. he just got banged to the head. footballers dont need their head. well for headers but he can still do that
ac_milan_foreva
20-02-2005, 23:06
actually i made this thread before the other one and i didnt see any thread so i made one. forget about merging it just close it.
I read a brand-new news... according to the Chinese report (reliability > 0.8), Sheva takes 3/4 weeks to recover from injury. He'll miss the CL league, but it may be possible to wear a mask to play against Inter Milan. Quote:
"According to Shevchenko, 'I don't feel any pain anymore'"
Note: This report is before the opertaion.
I hope you are right.
I dont really mind the Inter game. The game I want him to be back is for the Man Utd second leg.
PirloDaBest
21-02-2005, 07:03
I a just a little worried about the strikeforce at the moment. Inzaghi will be out for another month most probably. Sheva 3-4 weeks also. That means we are left with Crespo and Tomasson. We have to use the 4-3-2-1 formation now. Ancelotti cannot risk the both of them. If one more of out front men get injured we could be trouble. Also Tomasson has not been good this season yet, we are in March nearly and he still looks lethargic. This is Crespo's moment to prove what he can do. If he helps us to beat Man Utd over two legs his transfer to Milan in the summer is done. I hope we can get through this period. Results are good but luck is not with us on all fronts...
Just after seeing a report from channel4.com
i think we should acknowledge that while the injury is not a good thing the main thing is he will be ok
Shevchenko could have died Monday 21 February, 2005
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Milan have revealed that Andriy Shevchenko was lucky not to be fighting for his life after picking up a head injury on Saturday.
The Ukrainian has been ruled out of action for a month following an accidental clash of heads with Cagliari’s Simone Loria.
But it could have been a lot worse for the striker, who today will have two titanium plates fitted as a result of a fractured cheekbone.
"Had he been hit just a centimetre higher, full in the temple, then his life could have been at risk," said professor Massimiliano Sala, a member of the club’s medical staff.
That incident in Milan’s 1-0 win on Saturday brought back memories of a similar clash back in November 1982.
Italian legend Giancarlo Antognoni almost died when he was kneed in the temple by Genoa goalkeeper Martina.
The classy Fiorentina playmaker lost consciousness, and even had head surgery, but fortunately survived with no consequences.
It was initially expected that Shevchenko would only miss two games but that is now looking increasingly unlikely.
He’s now set to be sidelined for both Champions’ League games against Manchester United, with a possible return only pencilled in for after the Easter period.
What if's are meaningless. fact is what happened any derivation from that would have had different results, talking about a possible death is just there to create a headline.
Lucky coincidence saved us from that tragedy... lucky Sheva... :sigh:
damn, Sheva could have died!!!
Shevchenko could have died
Monday 21 February, 2005
Milan have revealed that Andriy Shevchenko was lucky not to be fighting for his life after picking up a head injury on Saturday.
The Ukrainian has been ruled out of action for a month following an accidental clash of heads with Cagliari’s Simone Loria.
But it could have been a lot worse for the striker, who today will have two titanium plates fitted as a result of a fractured cheekbone.
"Had he been hit just a centimetre higher, full in the temple, then his life could have been at risk," said professor Massimiliano Sala, a member of the club’s medical staff.
That incident in Milan’s 1-0 win on Saturday brought back memories of a similar clash back in November 1982.
Italian legend Giancarlo Antognoni almost died when he was kneed in the temple by Genoa goalkeeper Martina.
The classy Fiorentina playmaker lost consciousness, and even had head surgery, but fortunately survived with no consequences.
It was initially expected that Shevchenko would only miss two games but that is now looking increasingly unlikely.
He’s now set to be sidelined for both Champions’ League games against Manchester United, with a possible return only pencilled in for after the Easter period.
ac_milan_foreva
21-02-2005, 13:22
i found that out too. WE COULD HAVE LOST OUR HERO. i dont think now that it matters much that he will miss both manchester united games. The important thing is that he recovers and that he is still ok.
ac_milan_foreva
21-02-2005, 13:24
I read a brand-new news... according to the Chinese report (reliability > 0.8), Sheva takes 3/4 weeks to recover from injury. He'll miss the CL league, but it may be possible to wear a mask to play against Inter Milan. Quote:
"According to Shevchenko, 'I don't feel any pain anymore'"
Note: This report is before the opertaion.
dude he could have died. i dont care if he misses both united games cuz we will win without him. but at least he didnt die. its fate. there was some chance it could have happened. God decided that it wont. He has too many people that love him to die. And it is true. i heard it from a news website from my country and channel4
I merged the "Sheva is a tank" thread and "Sheva could have died" thread into this one as the topics relate to the same subject :)
ac_milan_foreva
21-02-2005, 15:30
the tank you could have just closed as i didnt need it
I would only close/delete a thread if it was 1) a carbon copy of something else or 2) against forum rules. Your's was neither :)
I do however feel that it makes it easier for all members to read all info on a particular topic in the same thread.
ACMILAN1983
21-02-2005, 17:26
I would only close/delete a thread if it was 1) a carbon copy of something else or 2) against forum rules. Your's was neither :)
I do however feel that it makes it easier for all members to read all info on a particular topic in the same thread.
I'm glad Sheva will be ok. It came as a shock to me like many others how close he was to critical injury.
Lets hope him a speedy recovery :)
PS - OT, but Henrik love the Full Metal Alchemist avatar. I've been watching the show, its superb ;)
this gives me flashbacks of gigi lentini - a potential hero at milan, and some hearts, a real hero indeed. he recovered from his devastating, career destroying, car crash that fractured his skull but he was never the same player. at one time he was the most expensive player in the world. i hope this doesn't happen to sheva :(
I dont think it will, thankfully he is ok and will recover, but it looked horrible when it happened. Our best get well wishes to the best striker in teh world.
']damn, Sheva could have died!!!
He could as well been without any harm, why take the worst ever circumstances into consideration?
Anyone know when Sehva is likely to be back?
People keep on saying Easter... But when is Easter?
*puts on an embarrased face*
This year, it's March 27. :)
oh man, thats how long Sheva is predicted to be out?
even if he is superman, its looking likely he's gonna miss the Man Utd second leg
Well, its a serious injury, hope he takes his time. Not too long though :r7:
ac_milan_foreva
01-03-2005, 00:07
i think he will be back soon. i think he will be available for the man u. game but will start on the bench so that if anything goes wrong he could get in there
guys did inzagi still injouried ? :(
guys did inzagi still injouried ? :(
He will be available for the ManU game.
zlatanov
01-03-2005, 08:12
With that 0-1 win at OT, I don't think there will be the slightest of chances to see Sheva take part in the second game. His injury seems to be much more serious than the initial prognosis suggested - chances are he will even miss the game vs Roma at the Olimpico which is on March 20th, I think.
In the beginning, doctors siad it normally takes 2 weeks or so to recover from such an injury but after the surgery they didn't even try to make immediate prognosis but prefered to wait some time and see how he is recovering.
All we can do is to hope for the best.
Next week sheva should start differential training. I think no Man U, but considering the away result we don't need him.
He will be available for the ManU game.
wonderful news indeed.....FORZA :star: SUPERPIPPO :star: !!!
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