the injury report

Remember how Mou was worried at the very beginning of this season about how his front line was a bit sparse?  Well, it appears that his worst fears may soon become a reality, since Gonzalo Higuaín may have to have surgery for a herniated disc, after tests yesterday confirmed this injury.  Pipita, Mou and the team’s medical staff will meet with a specialist to determine the best course of action.  Right now, Gonzalo’s back is not responding to treatment and so other options are needed.  If he does indeed have to undergo surgery, he could be out two to three months.  The original Pipa, who went to the hospital with his son, told Argentine radio that it started off as a pain and got worse, and that the family is going to Argentina to consult with specialists and get a second opinion.  He also revealed that Gonzalo had been playing hurt since the game against Milan at the Bernabéu, and that he can’t move normally at the moment.  Mou also accompanied his beloved Gonzalo at the hospital.  Whatever they decide to do, I hope Pipita recovers completely, and that we won’t miss him too much!!

Meanwhile, Kaká is recovering nicely and has been given a specific plan of field work to gradually help him reincorporate into the group.  It’s expected that this will happen near the end of January.

And Cristiano Ronaldo did not train yesterday, is receiving medical treatment and physiotherapy, and his presence for the Valencia game is questionable.  I wonder which canteranos Mou will call up?  I’m hoping MFC Álvaro Morata will get a chance, and that the team will consider reinforcing themselves with canteranos.  And I also hope that Benzema will take advantage of this golden opportunity to show el madridismo that he’s worth it.

The other player on the disabled list is Fernando Gago, still recovering from the swelling in his left knee, which he originally injured back in August and later re-injured during a training session in early October.