Libor Kozak

[Ad@m]

Lambert's comments do suggest that there was visible damage though which would indicate either a compound fracture or that both bones were broken and the foot was left pointing in the wrong direction.  Either way, they're not quick injuries to heal.

[Somniloquism]

I suppose it does read both ways. For me the line that stood out was "and then we saw it". Saw what exactly if it was suspected as in his previous line? If it was a normal break it would be 6 weeks plus training to get back so there must have been very obvious signs straight away, especially if operations are needed. Clash of boots also suggests Tib and Fib damage.

[Hookeysmith]

Considering the age of most of our squad that could have knocked the stuffing out of a few of them - not just Clark if they all saw it

Best of luck big man

[Drummond]

So from one sentence that tells us nothing we've now ascertained that it's a compound fracture of the tibia and fibia and that it's a Busst/Nilis type injury that could end his career?

Jesus the internet is bizarre.

[OCD]

I don't think it's a good idea to use Busst or Nilis as examples. Those were exceptionally bad and aren't the norm. There's nothing to assume that's it to that extent.

On the other hand, 6 weeks is a little over-optimistic. Assuming they use metal work to aid the healing process, 3-6 months is more likely for an average break. The bigger issue is whether there's any ligament damage.

As for it affecting everyone else on an individual basis, it will but only for a while. I've been in a game where there was a break. They were rushed to hospital and everyone else was left to get on with it. For 10-15 minutes everyone was dis-spirited and technically we did 'play' on but not in the true sense of the word. After that though everyone comes to an acceptance of what has happened. Obviously they will rally around him and regularly visit him whilst he goes through the absolute tedium that will be his recovery. I really feel for him though. I've been in a cast for 6 weeks and it's truly horrible. For him and those of you that have been in a cast for longer, I can only imagine how frustrating that is.

[Toronto Villa]

If the manager said it's a bad one and the club have ruled him out for the season it suggests he won't back in 6 weeks.

Hopefully all things going well he'll be back in pre-season training in July. I broke my leg in 4 places when I was 16 trying out for a local side. Now medical science has come on leaps and bounds since then, plus I didn't have some of the best tending to me, but it took about 18 months before I played again. If it's bad but it heals well post surgery next season is the earliest we'll see him.

[Ads]

Busst got MRSA didn't he? Wasn't that the problem that finished his career rather than the brake itself?

[Somniloquism]

Yep, Somniloquism MD at your service.

It is idle speculation on a line but to be out for the rest of the season (5 months at least) it is more serious then a clean break. The worst ones we recently have seen are the two mentioned but even ones where the players have come back (Eduardo for example), that took 16 months. I'm sure we will know more by next week.

[Somniloquism]

Busst got MRSA didn't he? Wasn't that the problem that finished his career rather than the brake itself?

That stopped him suddenly.

[Damo70]

Busst got MRSA didn't he? Wasn't that the problem that finished his career rather than the brake itself?

Having had the dubious pleasure of seeing his leg close up years after the incident there was certainly damage/muscle wastage. Basically a chunk of his calf missing if I remember right.

[Dave Cooper please]

Busst got MRSA didn't he? Wasn't that the problem that finished his career rather than the brake itself?

Having had the dubious pleasure of seeing his leg close up years after the incident there was certainly damage/muscle wastage. Basically a chunk of his calf missing if I remember right.

Yes, when he was Solihull Borough manager I saw it (I was stood behind their bench and he had shorts on), looked horrible. I think he mentioned that he'd had something like 25 operations on it.

[pauliewalnuts]

I seem to remember reading that Schmeichel was offered counselling following the Busst injury, it was so horrific to see.

[paul_e]

Years ago when i first started playing rugby I was in the middle of ruck that tipped over onto a guy who had just planted his foot over the ball to pass it out, he had 7 breaks between the 2 bones.  They had to get a helicopter to airlift him (we were in a place called Belper in Derbyshire which is a bitch to get to and from by road) and when it arrrived they'd sent someone to arrange counselling for any of the players who wanted it.  Every time I think about it I can recall the sounds of the breaks and then the scream of pain that followed, 15years later it still makes me feel a bit sick.  I can totally understand the effect it would have on someone who felt they were responsible so I'd be very surprised if the offer isn't standard.

[Smirker]

Counselling for a leg break? 

[hilts_coolerking]

Blimey, only just heard about this.  Bit of a shocker.  Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.