Kowalski Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Diamond injury blow for Aberdeen Defender facing six weeks out By Charlie Allan Published: 22/07/2008 DONS defender Zander Diamond could be out for six weeks after aggravating a foot injury during the 1-0 friendly win over Brechin City. Diamond will definitely be sidelined for the next 10 days after being ordered to rest completely in the hope the injury, which has plagued the centre-back since last season, clears. But manager Jimmy Calderwood admitted Diamond faces the prospect of being out for at least a month after that if the rest cure fails to work. “It’s a major worry because Zander is such a big part of our plans for the new season,†said Calderwood. “The club doctor says we have to give Zander 10 days of complete rest and take it from there. “If Zander doesn’t recover it could be another four or five weeks after that before he is fit, but we are trying not to look at it that way at the moment. “Hopefully the rest period will ensure he is ready to face Inverness Caley Thistle in the league opener. We will just have to keep our fingers crossed for that.†Zander, who was substituted early in the second period and spent the remainder of the evening with an ice pack applied to his injured foot, said: “There is no way I want to miss the start of the season. “The injury has been bothering me for a while, but I thought it had cleared up. I came off as soon as I realised there was a problem and I’m hoping that has helped.†Skipper Scott Severin, Stuart Duff, Lee Mair and summer signing Gary McDonald have also picked up knocks, although they – like Diamond – will travel to their pre-season training camp in Holland tomorrow. Calderwood said: “Seve picked up a knock in training and the others were injured playing. “Duff is likely to be out for a week, but I’m hoping the others will be fine by the weekend.†Diamond’s injury means Haiti international trialist Lescinel Jean-Francois will get his chance in Thursday’s friendly against Dutch lower league side DZC. The former Falkirk player was an unused substitute at Brechin. Calderwood said: “It’s the ideal chance to see what the lad can do. “He didn’t settle at Falkirk, mainly because he couldn’t speak English. “He has sorted that now though, so we have taken up the option to see how he does in Holland. It’s up to him from here on.†The Dons will also be met in Holland by young striker Dyon Camero, who spent a period on trial at Pittodrie last season. The 19-year-old is with amateur side FC Zutphen. Dutch winger Jeffrey de Visscher is also clear to travel after his partner, Marijke, gave birth to a daughter on Sunday afternoon. The new arrival is a sister for their other child, Julia. Calderwood said: “It’s been a hectic few days for Jeffrey, and we are all pleased for him and his family.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 FFS What is it with afc and pre-season when was the last time we had one that wasn't a complete disaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
??? Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 FFS What is it with afc and pre-season when was the last time we had one that wasn't a complete disaster? Jimmy GTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 As Peterheid and I said, he didnt look great at the end of the game no surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swaddon Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'm nae that worried. Charlie and Jimmy say he could be out for six weeks, it doesn't say that he definitely will be out for six weeks. We'll just have to keep everything crossed that he makes a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Diamond was not a happy loon when he came off, I think there is a good chance he was asked to play even though he wasnt completely recovered due to the 4-0 defeat to Peterheid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Nothing wrong with a bit of speculation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Do people honestly think players are forced to play if they are known to have an injury - especially in pre-season?!?!? Some of ye are daft as brushes If the manager is desperate enough then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Get a grip! The player could take the club to an employment tribunal if they felt their job was threatened by this. If anything - employers are reluctant to have injured employees on normal duties in case they aggravate injuries and try to blame them for it! At minimum it would need to be a mutual decision between the player and the club - not the decision of just the manager. You boys got any theories on the Princess Diana Crash or Alien Abductions? In industry its the fear of being sued that prevents employers forcing folk back to work. Not the same fear for football clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hopefully this is us being over pessimistic and he's actually back and fit for the start of the serious stuff two weeks on Sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Didn't realise football clubs were exempt from employment law - everday's a school day! Of course they are not or players would be able to quit with giving notice like the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Mambo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Not worried. Especially when we have the like's of Mair who can take his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Of course they are not or players would be able to quit with giving notice like the rest of us. I feel sorry for the slaves............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Nothing wrong with a bit of speculation Unless it is really groundless and used as an excuse to rattle on the same pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 If the player is desperate enough then yes. More likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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