... for Pavel Pardo and Mexico anyway.
Club America's team doctor Alfonso Diaz said that Pardo should be fine and capable of playing against the U.S. on Feb. 11. His rationale? He never saw a report on Pardo.
Even though he did not examine Pardo himself, Diaz said he saw no sort of update on Pardo's condition, which apparently means that it isn't serious enough to warrant such a report. Diaz also said that Pardo should be able to heal from such an injury in a brief amount of time anyway.
Pardo took a knock to his thigh during Saturday's game against Morelia and left the match in the 59th minute, which led to speculation over his availability for the qualifying match against the U.S.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Another one goes down
Add Pavel Pardo to the list of players who may be in doubt for Mexico's game against the United States.
Pardo left Saturday's America-Morelia match in the 59th minute with a thigh injury. Pardo took a knee to the thigh early in the match and before the hour mark the pain apparently became too much to handle.
Afterwards, though, Pardo reassured the media that he would be okay.
"I wasn't able to run 100 percent but it's not that bad," he was quoted in Reforma. "I have one week to recover."
Pardo's presence had been a bit of a stabilizing force for a banged-up Tri squad. Without Andres Guardado (injury) and Gerardo Torrado (suspension), Mexico was already lacking talent and experience. Also, Carlos Vela (suspension), Fernando Arce (suspension) and Jonny Magallon (injury) are all out for the match, the latter having only slim possibilities of playing. Rafael Marquez's availability is also in question.
Without Pardo, Mexico would lose a great deal of experience and leadership, as well as a player great set-piece ability. Still, one week might be enough time for him to recover, as he said, so not sure if Tri fans need to fret too much. Yet.
Pardo left Saturday's America-Morelia match in the 59th minute with a thigh injury. Pardo took a knee to the thigh early in the match and before the hour mark the pain apparently became too much to handle.
Afterwards, though, Pardo reassured the media that he would be okay.
"I wasn't able to run 100 percent but it's not that bad," he was quoted in Reforma. "I have one week to recover."
Pardo's presence had been a bit of a stabilizing force for a banged-up Tri squad. Without Andres Guardado (injury) and Gerardo Torrado (suspension), Mexico was already lacking talent and experience. Also, Carlos Vela (suspension), Fernando Arce (suspension) and Jonny Magallon (injury) are all out for the match, the latter having only slim possibilities of playing. Rafael Marquez's availability is also in question.
Without Pardo, Mexico would lose a great deal of experience and leadership, as well as a player great set-piece ability. Still, one week might be enough time for him to recover, as he said, so not sure if Tri fans need to fret too much. Yet.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Pardo returns home
Pavel Pardo is no longer part of El Tri in Europe contingent.
America has re-acquired Pardo's services from Stuttgart and the former America captain will once again defend America's colors.
For America, the move is great. They bring back a former star who knows very well what it takes to succeed with America. Pardo helped America win two championships during his time there. He brings instant leadership as well as capable soccer skills. America has struggled in recent seasons and along with Edgar Castillo and Juan Carlos Valenzuela, Pardo makes America's offseason acquisitions a decent catch.
For Pardo, though, the move is questionable. Pardo had done well in his time with Stuttgart and was a key part of their 06-07 championship and can still play in Europe. However, personal reasons many times trump sporting ones and a return to Mexico was what suited Pardo best right now.
ADD: I inadvertently left out a link to the story from Universal.
America has re-acquired Pardo's services from Stuttgart and the former America captain will once again defend America's colors.
For America, the move is great. They bring back a former star who knows very well what it takes to succeed with America. Pardo helped America win two championships during his time there. He brings instant leadership as well as capable soccer skills. America has struggled in recent seasons and along with Edgar Castillo and Juan Carlos Valenzuela, Pardo makes America's offseason acquisitions a decent catch.
For Pardo, though, the move is questionable. Pardo had done well in his time with Stuttgart and was a key part of their 06-07 championship and can still play in Europe. However, personal reasons many times trump sporting ones and a return to Mexico was what suited Pardo best right now.
ADD: I inadvertently left out a link to the story from Universal.
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