Jores Okore

[PaulWinch again]

been posted over on VT

'He has ruptured his ACL, as well as some other damage to the knee. Still too swollen to operate on but he is not expected to play again this season. Massive blow for us'

Obviously not verified.
 

If that's true it's a complete disaster.

[PeterWithesShin]

Be a real shame for the lad, and a nightmare for us if it's true. When exactly are we going to have some luck with injuries? We seem cursed the last 3 or 4 years.

[Singapore Villa]

I really hope that is some Bluenose shister on a wind-up....if he is really out then this is going to be another long and painful season.

[andyh]

The guy posting it seems legit.

If true, it really is a kick in the bollocks for Jores and the club.
He was rapidly becoming my favourite player and I think we were all expecting him to be immense for us.

 

[BoskoDjembaSalifou]

Let's hope it's not too serious. His presence has coincided with Vlaar looking like a capable PL defender.

[Quiet Lion]

Oh Christ no.

That is all we need.

Stand by for Benteke to break his leg next week

[VinnieChase84]

Terrible news! The early season optimism is disappearing fast!!

[silhillvilla]

Out for 6 months I'm hearing.

[VinnieChase84]

A guy on twitter was at the squads team photo today. He said Okore was 'happy' and standing up for the photo fine. Seems positive

[Summers]

Hopefully well and good, we're going to need him. One of the few bright spots this season so far.

[VinnieChase84]

He's even posted a photo standing next to him!

[saunders_heroes]

Surely if he was out for up to 6 months he wouldn't on his feet having his photo taken today??

[Navin R Johnson]

When I read that Lambert had signed another centre forward as cover for Benteke my mind turned idly to the notion that perhaps Helenius was being lined up to do an Allan Evans and get remodelled as a centre back.   It was, as I say an idle thought but we just cannot get through another season with Polystyrene Ron, Baker and Clark forming the backbone of our side.

[Dante Lavelli]

Bad news, no doubt about that. The tackle where he got injured demonstrated how good he is. He must've made up 5m on Cisse (?) who was effectively clean through.

The only silver lining I can think of is that once he's back we should know with reasonable certainty which of the other three are best suited to partner Okore. Furthermore whether any of the three need to be sold.

[David_Nab]

Confirmed by Mat Kendrick he is out for 9 months ...

What is it with Danish CB's and Villa ..