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FABREGAS not undergo surgery

Francesc Fàbregas Soler has decided not to require surgery on his injured knee. Sky SportsArsenal captain has visited a specialist in Barcelona to determine the full extent of the setback he suffered against Liverpool. reported, the

According to Arsenal official website, Cesc Fabregas will be out for "three to four months" after suffering a serious knee injury against Liverpool on Sunday.

The Spanish midfielder suffered a partial rupture of his medial knee ligaments just before half-time in Sunday’s Premier League game with Liverpool. The 21-year-old will not require surgery but the injury is likely to keep him out for around four months."

After consulting with the best doctor possible, we've decided not to operate," Fabregas was quoted as saying in Marca. He said, the doctor didn't recommended him to do it because he is still young and the meniscus is not damaged.

The Arsenal captain was hurt in a challenge with his Spanish team-mates Xabi Alonso (Liverpool) at Emirates Stadium.

Although his injury is very serious, Fabregas does not angry to Alonso. "He was very concerned about me. He called me after the game. These are things that happen, it's football and Xabi is a great friend of mine,” he said.

For Fabregas, it is the first serious injury he has had in his career. “Everybody gets injured and now it's my turn. I will have to wait, undertake my recovery and return as soon as possible."

Arsenal’s coach Arsene Wenger said, the first six weeks will be the most horrible in the healing of Cesc Fabregas. The first steps are the most painful –mentally and physically.

The absent of Fabregas will make The Gunners more difficult to grap a top position in Premier League, because Fabregas is the play maker and soul of the team.

Cesc Fabregas born at 4 May 1987 in Arenys de Mar, Barcelona (Spain). FC Barcelona began Fàbregas his club football career. But on 11 September 2003 he decided to join Arsenal because he sensed have limited the opportunities to play in a first-team at the Camp Nou.

On 24 November 2008, Fàbregas was named as the successor to William Gallas as club captain.

On 15 May 2006, Fàbregas was selected for the Spanish 2006 World Cup squad. He became the youngest player in Spanish football history to participate in a World Cup.*

John Terry can be legend like Zola

By: IAN McGARRY / The Sun

CHELSEA have a lot to thank Gianfranco Zola for — and the emergence of John Terry is one of them.

And when the new West Ham boss is applauded on his return to Stamford Bridge tomorrow, Terry is one who will join in.

The Blues skipper spent hours doing extra training with Zola when he was a young defender and is grateful to the Italian for setting a sparkling example as a pro.

But now Terry is writing his own chapter in Chelsea’s book of legends and coach Ray Wilkins has tipped him to eclipse Zola.

Wilkins said, “If I was to pick one of the current players who might surpass Franco in the future I’d say John Terry.

“John just epitomises what we’re about. He’s professional, he’s a one-club player and I’d imagine in 10 years’ time when they have their next poll of greatest ever players, John would be the one who sits at the top.”

Wilkins, a Chelsea legend himself, reckons that the current skipper would not be the player he is without Zola’s influence.

He said, “What you do as a youngster is get your eye on one of the senior players and think: ‘That’s how it’s done is it?’

“From an early age, John set his eyes on Zola, he picked up on the professionalism of Zola and thankfully we’ve got the player we’ve got now.

“If you see how John trains and plays, he has certainly taken that on board, as Gianfranco was the ultimate pro. John is following in those footsteps.”

Chelsea face the Hammers in the midst of their worst start to a season at home in 15 years. They have picked up just 12 points from their first eight games at the Bridge and are desperate for a win to maintain their title tilt.

Zola’s side did the Blues a favour by drawing at Liverpool and will be no pushovers.

And Wilkins knows it is imperative the Chelsea players are relaxed.

He said: “The important thing is not to panic. We aren’t winning as many games at home as we’d like but we’re still second in the league and in the next phase of the Champions League.

“You have to give credit to people when they come to the Bridge. They’re not just going to roll over and let us play football. They will make it difficult for us. But it’s up to us to break that down.”

Boss Phil Scolari must sort Blues’ home form and increased firepower is the obvious way. So it seems likely Didier Drogba will play up front with Nicolas Anelka.

Chelsea were hit by another transfer blow last night when Fluminense defender THIAGO SILVA agreed to join AC Milan.

Blues’ boss Scolari had earmarked him as a replacement for want-away star Alex. Milan, however, have left Chelsea trailing and sealed a £1.5million deal subject to a medical next week.

It is another setback for Scolari, who has been told he must fund any signings in the January transfer window from the sale of players.

Now the news of Silva’s decision will make Alex’s looming departure in January much more difficult.*

Huntelaar So Happy at Joining Real Madrid

Klaas Jan Huntelaar cannot wait to link up with his new Real Madrid team-mates as he prepares to put the finishing touches on his big-money move from Ajax.

Madrid had been chasing Huntelaar for the last two years but finally got their man when they agreed a deal with Ajax for the 25-year-old that could rise to 27million euros.

Huntelaar, who will be available for Madrid in January providing he successfully overcomes his ankle injury and passes a medical, is set to become the eighth Dutchman to make the move to the Bernabeu, of which five will be his team-mates later this season.

One of those, Wesley Sneijder, was quick to congratulate his former Ajax team-mate on the move, with Huntelaar revealing: "Sneijder was the first and then the others called me. It`s a dream come true and they`ve already told me to play at Madrid is the best for a footballer.

"I'm very happy right now, I suppose I will be even happier when I arrive at Madrid and can be with my new team-mates.

"I'm going to Real Madrid to grow as a player and fight with one of the biggest teams in Europe.

"Madrid are one of football`s most historical clubs and from now on I hope to make their fans happy by scoring many goals and winning titles."

Aside from Sneijder, Madrid also boast Arjen Robben, Rafael van der Vaart, Royston Drenthe and Ruud van Nistelrooy as part of their current Dutch contingent.

Huntelaar is unlikely to get the chance to play alongside Van Nistelrooy this season though, with the prolific former Manchester United and PSV Eindhoven striker facing a nine month lay-off after undergoing knee surgery.

That injury to the veteran hitman prompted Madrid to step up their interest in Huntelaar, a player who has been likened to Van Nistelrooy after tearing Dutch defences apart for the last four years with Heerenveen and Ajax.

When asked if he was bothered by suggestions he is the new Van Nistelrooy, Huntelaar answered Spanish newspaper AS: "No. I`m Klass Jan Huntelaar. I`m different, but we both share the same badge, that of Real Madrid. For this I am extraordinarily happy.

"Ruud is a great player and I know all about him because we`ve been together with the Holland squad.

"He was always one of my role models as a footballer. He is an extraordinary goalscorer and everyone regrets his recent knee injury. I want to take this chance to wish him all the best.

"I want to score many goals to help Real Madrid as soon as possible and give my encouragement to Van Nistelrooy because he is the best," added Huntelaar, who will pen a four-and-a-half-year deal with Madrid, subject to a medical.

The Dutch international has been sidelined since early November after damaging ankle tendons during a match against Sparta Rotterdam, but he insists he is well on the road to recovery.

He said: "I hope to be back as soon as possible. I`m training very well, without problems, running without difficulty and touching the ball.

"I cannot put a date on my return, this is a question for the medical staff. I`m sure I will be in peak condition for January. As well as that, before then I can`t play for Real Madrid anyway.

Huntelaar, who is due in Madrid on Wednesday, added on Dutch broadcaster NOS TV: "But I don't want to take a single risk with my ankle. I first want to recover fully. That is most important.

"I will speak with Real and Ajax about what to do. Maybe the clubs have made an agreement about that too. So it is very well possible I have already played my last Ajax match."

Huntelaar also revealed a few things still need to be sorted out in his contract, saying: "It is all as good as done. But we must speak about some minor details. Besides that we must also look each other in the eyes for the first time. That is important too."

Source: soccernet.com
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