Friday, May 28, 2010

Joe Hart might become #1 Goalkeeper

Fabio Capello is debating whether not to place Joe Hart as the #1 goalkeeper for the team. It is a difficult decision because he does not have a games worth of experience in international soccer. Yesterday the team back home to England to play Mexico in an unofficial match. Their high altitude training was interrupted so that they could play a professional team and arrange their players to their advantage. Last night Joe Hart won his second cap in their match against Mexico at Wembly. This has increased his chances in being installed as first goalkeeper, but he really has to exceed expectations to replace David James or Robert Green, who have both had much more play time in 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. "He did play in Trinidad and Tobago but the pressure at Wembley is really big. Hart has played a lot of games this season and has improved a lot. It is very equal between the keepers and they are all starting in the same position." says Fabio Capello.
The decision will definitely be a difficult one, and it will likely determine their placement in the Cup. He will make his decision shortly before he announces his line-up against Japan in Graz on May 30. “I prefer to decide at the last minute,” Capello says, because that way he gets as much time to think about it as possible, "It is really dangerous to decide too early.” Capello takes his team to play practice match against other teams to understand how their players work, so he can develop new strategies and styles. A new match could totally change his choice on who is to play.

Monday, May 17, 2010

David Beckham Tendon Injury






David Beckham's tendon injury from the Manchester United match got him benched for 8 weeks from any physical activity. No one wanted to hear that the captain would be out of a very important game. Especially because he is not going to be able to play for the World Cup. The team of England still has time to call for a replacement. Beckham would be used as a coach. The team coach, Fabio Capello, thinks that David Beckham could be used during the World Cup. Beckham hopes to still travel with the team. In my opinion, David Beckham would be a great coach for the team during the team's important game. Beckham has set the record for 115 playing times in the position of an outfield player.

The high physical activity involved in sports can cause injuries to the tendons and ligaments as well as acute injuries from accidents while playing. Ligaments and tendons can become stretched, resulting in a sprain or strain. Tendonitis, or irritation of the tendon, is also common in athletes. Beckham should be fine afterwards and is questioning if he should participate in the next Manchester United. Don't worry, Beckham, you'll be back on those soccer feet in no time!