Ben Dinnery Archives: 02/2022

Teams such as West Ham that play a more-than-average number of long balls are potentially at greater risk of exposing players to brain injury. That…

Leeds United medical staff would never knowingly have cleared Robin Koch to play against Man United if they suspected he was in danger. That is…

Jack Grealish is back in training for Man City and could make his comeback against Everton on Saturday night – but there should be caution…

IFAB must introduce temporary substitutes and an independent doctor to deal with concussion incidents like Robin Koch’s at Leeds United. That is the view of…

Rangers fans will be “gutted” that Aaron Ramsey has not yet been able to play regularly – and his latest knock will only make matters…

Christian Eriksen may make his Brentford debut against Newcastle United on Saturday (26 February) – but his first start could still be weeks away. That…

Adam Idah will return in time for the beginning of pre-season at Norwich City. That is the view of injury expert Ben Dinnery, who runs…

There is a real chance that Leo Hjelde needs surgery to treat a possible meniscus problem – and that will end his season at Leeds…

Edinson Cavani takes his recovery from injury very seriously – some of the criticism recently aimed at him by Man United fans is “ridiculous”. That…

Roberto Firmino could be out for as long as six weeks after his latest hamstring setback at Liverpool. That is the view of injury expert…

Demarai Gray is almost certain to return from injury against Man City on Saturday (26 February – and that is “big” news for Everton. That…

It could take Christopher Jullien a long time before he psychologically recovers from his long-term injury at Celtic. That is the view of injury expert…

Allan Saint-Maximin is almost certain to return to the Newcastle United starting XI against Brentford on Saturday (26 February). That is the view of injury…

Abdoulaye Doucoure will return to the matchday squad against Man City in a “massive psychological boost” for Everton. That is the view of injury expert…

It is possible that Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita may have suffered “nerve damage” against Chelsea last Saturday (19 February). That is the view of…

Kieran Trippier may now be targeting a pre-season return and will only play again this season if Newcastle United are in desperate need. That is…

Diogo Jota is unlikely to feature for Liverpool in the League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday (27 February). That is the view of injury…

Southampton deserve “kudos” for their unique method of stopping play and recharging for the closing throes of a game. That is the view of injury…

Mason Mount has an “outside chance” of featuring for Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 clash against Lille on Tuesday night (22 February). That is…

It would not come as a major shock if Jack Grealish was out of action for six weeks at Man City. That is the view…