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Challenge Cup 2012: India's Jeje Lalpekhlua out of action for the next two months
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24-Jan-2012 4:21:00 PM
By Goal.com
Goal.com
Indian national team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua is likely to miss the Challenge Cup in March this year after suffering a knee injury while on club duty with Pune FC
The Men in Blue are clubbed alongside the likes of DPR Korea, Tajikistan and Philippines which is argurably the tougher of the two groups. The absence of Jeje shall seriously dent India's chances further of advancing into the knowkout rounds of the Challenge Cup and even hope to make it into the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia.
The 21-year-old suffered a strained ligament after colliding with Air-India goalkeeper Pawan Kumar in the second half of an I-League Round-16 encounter in Pune last weekend.
Pune FC physio Tariq Shaikh explained, “The collision was strong and Jeje jerked his knee on the medial side and needed expert opinion.”
Consultation with specialist Dr. Anant Joshi, revealed total medication, rest and rehab for the next 21 days after the MRI report revealed a grade 2/3 injury to MCL (medial collateral ligament).
Tariq added, “A review shall be done after the three week period and based on that a necessary rehab schedule will be drawn up.”
“The follow-up will give us the clarity for how long Jeje will be out.”
The MRI report advised non-weight bearing with crutches for the period.
A disappointed Jeje added, “It’s very disappointing. As a player, injury and the thought of being out of action is the worst thing to think of… but then I have to deal with it. I am eager and praying to get back as soon as possible.”
Pune FC will lose Jeje’s services for at least four I-league rounds against Shillong Lajong (January 28; at Shillong), Sporting Clube de Goa (February 1; at Goa), Dempo SC (February 5; at Pune) and Prayan United SC (February 12; at Pune) before the league takes a break owing to India’s campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup.
Coach Derrick Pereira added, “It’s a sad happening as he forms an integral part of the teams’ starting line-up. Jeje is a strong lad and recovery will be quicker I am sure.”
So far Jeje has accounted for five Pune FC goals and is the squad’s second top scorer so far in the league.
The Men in Blue are clubbed alongside the likes of DPR Korea, Tajikistan and Philippines which is argurably the tougher of the two groups. The absence of Jeje shall seriously dent India's chances further of advancing into the knowkout rounds of the Challenge Cup and even hope to make it into the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia.
The 21-year-old suffered a strained ligament after colliding with Air-India goalkeeper Pawan Kumar in the second half of an I-League Round-16 encounter in Pune last weekend.
Pune FC physio Tariq Shaikh explained, “The collision was strong and Jeje jerked his knee on the medial side and needed expert opinion.”
Consultation with specialist Dr. Anant Joshi, revealed total medication, rest and rehab for the next 21 days after the MRI report revealed a grade 2/3 injury to MCL (medial collateral ligament).
Tariq added, “A review shall be done after the three week period and based on that a necessary rehab schedule will be drawn up.”
“The follow-up will give us the clarity for how long Jeje will be out.”
The MRI report advised non-weight bearing with crutches for the period.
A disappointed Jeje added, “It’s very disappointing. As a player, injury and the thought of being out of action is the worst thing to think of… but then I have to deal with it. I am eager and praying to get back as soon as possible.”
Pune FC will lose Jeje’s services for at least four I-league rounds against Shillong Lajong (January 28; at Shillong), Sporting Clube de Goa (February 1; at Goa), Dempo SC (February 5; at Pune) and Prayan United SC (February 12; at Pune) before the league takes a break owing to India’s campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup.
Coach Derrick Pereira added, “It’s a sad happening as he forms an integral part of the teams’ starting line-up. Jeje is a strong lad and recovery will be quicker I am sure.”
So far Jeje has accounted for five Pune FC goals and is the squad’s second top scorer so far in the league.
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