Soccer Goals: Dempsey avoids the Knife
As many US supporters began to debate injury prognosis, potential replacements, and disbelief regarding Clint Dempsey's knee injury, Fulham FC released a statement addressing Clint Dempsey's injury status as "moderate" knee ligament damage. The injury will not require surgery, and he should return before the conclusion of the English Premiere League season.
Adversity has confronted the Deuce on several occassions since his move to Craven Cottage, where he has played under three different coaches, two relegation battles, and battling for a starter position. Despite the physical setback, Dempsey should return healthy before the World Cup on June 12th.
In a statement issued by Fulham FC, they comment on his chances:
During the Blackburn Rovers fixture on Sunday 17 January, Clint Dempsey sustained moderate damage to a ligament in his right knee. Following the results of a scan, early indications are positive in that no operation is required. At this stage it is thought that the injury will not prevent him from featuring for Fulham, prior to the end of the season.
Now that Dempsey will be unable for the Holland friendly, it will be interesting to see in which direction and player Coach Bradley elects. It is possible that a dark horse could impress between now and March 3rd.
US Midfielder Ricardo Clark closes in on Eintracht Frankfurt Deal
Pending a medical exam, midfielder Ricardo Clark will ink a six month deal with a club option for three years with Eintracht Frankfurt . The Frankfurt club currently sits in seventh place with 27 points and is six points ahead of Borrussia Monchengladbach, the team of current US midfielder Michael Bradley. Making an initial impact to earn playing time and securing a starting position will make the top of his to-do list, as he will battle for a US starting spot between Benny Feilhaber, Jermaine Jones, and Maurice Edu.
Stuart Holden to Portuguese Braga?
A recent UK report suggests that the former Houston Dynamo has left the Bolton Wanderers without a contract and could sign with premiere Portguese club Braga. After initially trialing at Burnley, Holden followed coach Coyle to Bolton where the club has yet to comment on whether Stuart Holden's status.
Are you happy about Dempsey's injury prognosis? Will Clark earn a starting role? If Holden does sign with either team, will he earn significant playing time? Share your thoughts.
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