Gianfranco Zola hopeful Watford skipper John Eustace will return in 'a few weeks'

11:03am Friday 7th September 2012 in Sport By Anthony Matthews, Group Sports Editor

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Watford have revealed John Eustace has undergone a “minor” back operation but are hopeful the skipper will be back in action in a “few weeks”.

The Hornets captain has not played since the opening day success at Crystal Palace because of a back problem but Gianfranco Zola has stressed the importance of having the midfielder back fully fit.

The head coach told Watford’s official website: “We are all aware of the importance of John both on and off the pitch.

“More important than rushing him back, it’s important he gets fit and that he’s 100 per cent.

“There’s no point asking John to play with pain, because this would reduce his capabilities and possibilities during the game.

“Hopefully we’ll have him back in action in a few weeks.”

Comments(6)

stiffler99 says...
11:55am Fri 7 Sep 12

,,,,,by which time he will have been replaced by one of the new boys....?

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Boxhorn says...
12:11pm Fri 7 Sep 12

...or got a muscle inbalance...

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stevyweavy says...
12:45pm Fri 7 Sep 12

Why the negativity. He has a problem with his back and they have taken the correct decision to operate on it sooner rather than later. They could have just as easily given him pain killing injections and got him to play on until the new guys were ready to cover for him and risk injuring the back more. Seems to me they are looking after the best interests of the player first and foremost but what do I know.

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lutondown says...
1:31pm Fri 7 Sep 12

stevyweavy wrote:
Why the negativity. He has a problem with his back and they have taken the correct decision to operate on it sooner rather than later. They could have just as easily given him pain killing injections and got him to play on until the new guys were ready to cover for him and risk injuring the back more. Seems to me they are looking after the best interests of the player first and foremost but what do I know.
Your right, but a lot of people are seeking out non existent negatives.
Can't be bothered to add to that, I expect to see them come out in their droves after every blip, and go missing when we hit the high notes ( aka Brum)
Saddos

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Boxhorn says...
1:33pm Fri 7 Sep 12

I see the 'humour bypass' operation worked for you Stevyweary...!

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Toshhorn says...
2:20pm Fri 7 Sep 12

WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH THE OFFICIAL WATFORD WEB PAGE,IT'S RUBBISH, IT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, WFC SORT IT OUT

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