king canary 7,605 Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) Club annouced he's had to have surgery which will keep him out for 4-6 weeks. Sad news but I'm really interested to see a Klose/Godfrey pairing at the back. Edited July 10, 2019 by king canary typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 239 Posted July 10, 2019 Yes - tough luck for the big man. I'm guessing that this also cancels any ideas about playing 3 at the back for the opener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted July 10, 2019 Better that it's dealt with now, than take a risk, going into the season with the chance that he could break down and we lose him for 3 months mid season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted July 10, 2019 I'd be happy with a Klose / Godfrey pairing, but I've always gotten the impression that Farke has earmarked the CBs into two groups. i.e. More physical centre backs (Hanley / Zimmerman) and more ball-playing centre backs (Godfrey / Klose), so I wouldn't be surprised to see Hanley start if he impresses in pre-season (and no-one else joins). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,758 Posted July 10, 2019 Must have been the cape. Saddened he won't be around for the beginning, but we have good enough replacements. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 76 Posted July 10, 2019 41 minutes ago, NWC said: Yes - tough luck for the big man. I'm guessing that this also cancels any ideas about playing 3 at the back for the opener. Why not Godfrey, Klose and Hanley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,135 Posted July 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Alfie54 said: Why not Godfrey, Klose and Hanley? And if one gets injured? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,835 Posted July 10, 2019 Was my POS last year. Hope he gets back to full fitness asap! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted July 10, 2019 Sad news, but like already mentioned...Godfrey Klose partnership should be interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 76 Posted July 10, 2019 54 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: And if one gets injured? Go back to a four Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted July 10, 2019 59 minutes ago, Alfie54 said: Why not Godfrey, Klose and Hanley? That could still happen. If so, it's possible that Godfrey could be given a flexible role, moving forward into DM when we have the ball, then dropping back into the back three when it's lost. That could make us stronger at the back without diminishing our attacking abilities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted July 10, 2019 I think Farke picks his CB pairing on which dominant foot they have, ie one right and one left footer. Which is why certain pairings are never seen. I may be wrong but I think Hanley is Zimbo’s direct replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) They're all right footed aren't they? Klose and Zim probably the most two footed. Edited July 10, 2019 by KeiranShikari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: They're all right footed aren't they? Klose and Zim probably the most two footed. They are all predominantly right footed, but I'd say Timm was the most two-footed by a distance personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted July 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: They're all right footed aren't they? Klose and Zim probably the most two footed. I think you're correct with that. The only combinations, off the top of my head, that we haven't seen much of are Godfrey-Hanley and Godfrey-Klose. This is more to do with the fact that Godfrey broke into the team at a time when Hanley wasn't fully fit and Klose had a knock, and we started a great run of form with Godfrey-Zimmermann so it remained the partnership for the rest of the season. I'd go with Godfrey-Klose for Liverpool, and my instinct is that Farke will too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Orly said: I'd be happy with a Klose / Godfrey pairing, but I've always gotten the impression that Farke has earmarked the CBs into two groups. i.e. More physical centre backs (Hanley / Zimmerman) and more ball-playing centre backs (Godfrey / Klose), so I wouldn't be surprised to see Hanley start if he impresses in pre-season (and no-one else joins). I can understand this thinking but personally, I think it's a myth created to justify why we haven't seen Godfrey / Klose together. When, I think it's more of a form thing (as outlined above). Plus, I'm pretty certain Godfrey would be considered physical (as well as ball playing), he's a bit of a monster! 18 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: They are all predominantly right footed, but I'd say Timm was the most two-footed by a distance personally. I agree but I'd consider Godfrey second in the two-footed / technical defender, probably evidenced by the fact he was played left sided for all of his appearances. I want to see a Klose / Godfrey pairing, I think they are our best two CB's (said with a heavy heart as I love Zim and thought he was fantastic.). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 579 Posted July 10, 2019 The timing of the operation is strange, as with other players in years gone by they normally get operated on as soon as the season is finished. Which makes me think even this injury just happened or it’s only just been diagnosed as needing an operation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Canary Jedi said: The timing of the operation is strange, as with other players in years gone by they normally get operated on as soon as the season is finished. Which makes me think even this injury just happened or it’s only just been diagnosed as needing an operation Would have had the operation as soon as the issue was identified. Either testing when the players returned identified it, or he did it in the first few training sessions - which are usually endurance stuff and the most physically demanding. We know that Farke’s training methods are very tough and pre-seasons have seen quite high levels of injuries. Hopefully there won’t be (m)any more in the next few weeks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted July 10, 2019 A big lose for us ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted July 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Would have had the operation as soon as the issue was identified. Either testing when the players returned identified it, or he did it in the first few training sessions - which are usually endurance stuff and the most physically demanding. We know that Farke’s training methods are very tough and pre-seasons have seen quite high levels of injuries. Hopefully there won’t be (m)any more in the next few weeks. According to the EDP it happened in the off-season. Would guess that the op was arranged as soon as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 10, 2019 40 minutes ago, Yelloow Since 72 said: According to the EDP it happened in the off-season. Would guess that the op was arranged as soon as possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted July 10, 2019 Tough luck for him, but equally means we will have one of Klose or Hanley back in for the start of the season which could be an important thing as well with the experience they have 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crispeduk 282 Posted July 10, 2019 Successful clubs have squads to handle this kind of thing and that is just what we have – just look at the potential defensive combinations discussed on this thread, all of them valid and making for a great read here. Zimbo will not get a chance to go back in until he’s fully fit, meanwhile the changed line-up has to prove he cannot improve on their work and they may well do so. He took his chance last season, now it’s their turn to go for it. But in a tough season, mentally and physically, Daniel knows he’ll need to rotate more than last season to take some players out of the firing line from time to time, so having a refreshed, fit again, centre back hungry to return a couple of months in is no bad thing. And this depth extends all over the pitch, meaning that few in the squad will not be making a contribution at some point in a testing season and surely they know it, which is likely to be one reason why so many have agreed new contracts, knowing they all have a chance to stake a claim in the Prem. This really is a great time to be a supporter of our great club. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Would have had the operation as soon as the issue was identified. Either testing when the players returned identified it, or he did it in the first few training sessions - which are usually endurance stuff and the most physically demanding. We know that Farke’s training methods are very tough and pre-seasons have seen quite high levels of injuries. Hopefully there won’t be (m)any more in the next few weeks. It says suffered the injury "off season", does that mean during pre season or when he was "on leave"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Van wink said: It says suffered the injury "off season", does that mean during pre season or when he was "on leave"? Off season would be before returning to training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) Yes, thats what I had assumed. A bit odd that he plays a whole season of tough games without any mishap and now during his R &R he tears his cartilage. Edited July 10, 2019 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Van wink said: Yes, thats what I had assumed. A bit odd that he plays a whole season of tough games without any mishap and now during his R &R he tears his cartilage. Players will still have fitness routines they have to complete during the ‘off season’. There is no more going away and drinking/eating to excess anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 10, 2019 Just now, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Players will still have fitness routines they have to complete during the ‘off season’. There is no more going away and drinking/eating to excess anymore. Yes, I guess the days of returning 5KG over weight have gone, cant help feeling a bit dissapointed that this has happened off season, but thats just sods law I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwich R Us 59 Posted July 11, 2019 16 hours ago, Van wink said: Yes, I guess the days of returning 5KG over weight have gone, cant help feeling a bit dissapointed that this has happened off season, but thats just sods law I suppose. Yeh also very disappointing to hear he'll miss the whole of preseason - how many times is that voiced as the reason for a player never really kicking on during a season ☹️ Really feel for the big man who's not put a foot wrong since he's been here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites