News that Robert Snodgrass is suffering from a back disc problem might sound terminal for the Scotsman this season but that might not the case.
David Moyes gave a grim injury update saying “We’re a bit worried that Robert Snodgrass might be out for a while – he’s got what looks like a disc problem in his back, …’
Other players who have suffered similar back problems suggest all is not lost and a combination of rest and pain killers can quickly get a player patched up and playing again,
Gareth Bale suffered from a back problem with a budging disc while at Real Madrid but played through it, John Terry also suffered from herniated (slipped) disc at Chelsea which required key hold surgery.
Snodgrass is not thought to require surgery but it remains to be seen whether he can recover and get match kit before the end of the season in four weeks time in a race against time.
Think people are realising how much snodders brings to the table. We miss him from the first XI / squad desperately.
The only player in the 25 who can take a proper set piece; look at the state of the deliveries since he’s not been there to take them. We miss his hunger, determination and work rate.
Hopefully he can come back before the end, because he is desperately needed.
Funny enough I bumped into him yesterday. He stopped and chatted for a good 5-10 minutes and spoke about the injury and the general morale around the lads. Proper gentleman and happy to engage. We definitely lack a bit when he doesnt play. We need players that are gonna give 110% at the moment and Snodders is one of those players.