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Friday, 05 March 2010 13:17 |
Bosingwa out of World Cup
Portugal right-back requires further surgery on knee
 Portugal and Jose Bosingwa have received a huge blow ahead of the World Cup. The Chelsea right-back has been informed he requires a second knee operation and as a result will miss the rest of the season and the tournament in South Africa.
Bosingwa had a knee operation on 9 November after getting injured against Aston Villa. The 27-year-old had recently returned to light training and was even thought to be in contention for Chelsea’s second-leg Champions League clash against Inter Milan.
But Chelsea today confirmed the former FC Porto defender requires another operation. “Bosingwa will be out for the season. He will have another operation on his knee and unfortunately that is him out of the World Cup as well,” said Chelsea assistant coach, Ray Wilkins.
Bosingwa has 23 caps for Portugal and would be an automatic starter if fit. The unwelcome news will not be well received by Carlos Queiroz, who is already sweating on the fitness of Real Madrid centre-back, Pepe.
by Tom Kundert
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This is just like Ronaldo back when we were in playoffs with Bosnia.(In terms of Spain sayin he couldnt leave and their doctors checked him) Listen Im sure Bosingwa does need the 2nd surgery but it EFFIN PISSES ME OFF when a Club team are the ones to make a decision on a national team player as opposed to the NT doing their due dilligence with their medical squad.
Well after all that more than likely expect to see P. Ferreira who for whatever reason is preferred more so than Miguel at RB to Queiroz. Hopefully if Paulo does start it wont be another nightmarish performance like the 6-2 friendly against Brasil. And for everyone who says give Joao Perreria a shot I mean I hope your joking. Yes he has played well for Braga and for Sporting, but when Sporting played Braga most recently and lost 1-0, Paulo Cesar was more physical and easily got by him to take his shot. Joao Perrreira is basically Dudas size, so what makes you think he can hang with someone like Ramires from Brasil on the wing, or someone like Kalou from Ivory Coast. Its either P, ferr, or Miguel in Queroz's mind. Definitely agree if Pepe cant go call Meira, and he may be the freshest considering Russian league hasnt started yet.
Creio que ainda podemos ter sucesso na África do Sul. Ser muito difícil mas podemos
Forca Sempre Portugal
It's time to bring in Joao Pereira or use Miguel they're our best choices for the RB position.
I hope we don't lose anymore players to injuries.
Forca stay healthy seleccao
As a right-back it should be a battle between Miguel and Joao Pereira but Queiroz needs to smart enough to call him first. I've been on and off watching Valencia and Miguel is playing good this year. When it comes to big competitions like this Miguel always comes to play like 2006 World Cup I honestly believed Miguel was the best player for Portugal until the injury got to him and you could tell he was upset. I hope there is a miracle for Bosingwa's recovery but I think God is destined to give Miguel his last chance.
Now starts the debate, Miguel or PF. Miguel at Benfica and early days at Valencia was one of the best RBs in Europe. We all remember Euro 2004 when PF was terrible against Greece and Miguel became the the right back. In some ways I think Miguel can be a better and more roughed defender than Boswinga.
I'm not close enough to it but Miguel has been a disappointment as negative publicity surrounds him and he is out of favor at Valencia. I think Miguel can be effecitve but knowing CQ he'll likely go with PF. PF the ultimate locker room guy who only plays English cup games as a 1st choice.
It doesn't matter what I may think PF is likely our RB.
Tell is that it's just a lie!!
he's the most effective one in all the squad! he's sometines even better than Ronaldo! He has no alternative! And even can't they postpone his Knee operation? And even will his rest last for more than 3 months??!!come on!Let's see if we're still able to see him in the world cup!
SUCKS.