"He's available, we'll see," Rosenior said when quizzed on Philogene's return to the starting line-up, before going on to explain more about Connolly's situation which has seen him out of action since being poleaxed by Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn earlier this month. "He's running. We just need to take it day by day with his shoulder, it's an improving picture all the time," Rosenior continued. "His concussion has completely stopped. Now he's back to normal being annoying basically. He was really, really mellow when he was concussed, so I was a bit worried about him, now he's back to being angry and horrible again. "He's going to be like a new signing to us again and I felt for him, the nature of the injury, what he gives us in terms of his movement and his pace and his ability to finish. He's going to be another good weapon for us when he's back. It's too soon (for this weekend). He's not going to be right for another couple of weeks yet. "Liam, we will find out at the end of next week. He will go and see the specialist in London. He's had his injections, so by this time next Friday, we'll know more. We've been in constant contact with him. He's missing the place, he absolutely loves the lads, he's loved it here and I'm just praying that we get really good news on him. "When the period is right for his rehab, when he can travel a little bit more. It's not right for him to be in a car at the moment. The small little details like that (we have to take care of). For Liam, regardless of what happens, I want the best news. I want to be told next week that he can play whenever, February March, April, whenever it is, he can be a part of our season because he's been magnificent.
Connolly's still having problems with his shoulder, it's improving, but he will not be back for Swansea. Christie is due to resume training on Thursday, so is not far away. Delap sees the specialist at the end of this week, at which point we'll find out if he's on his way back or is out for the long term.
Because Rosenior said last week that he was still hopeful we'd see him again this season and he knows more than we do.
I really want him back before the end of the season and, if possible, here permanently, but I can't help but feel that were it not as serious, we'd have heard something more positive. Suppose they have to wait for swelling to go down, healing to start etc. On a positive note, at least we've now got players who can cover if needs be.
Should know by or shortly after the weekend. Cross everything. Tie a knot in your cock if it's long enough.
The fact we're starting to hear murmurs about him now actually gives me more hope, but like OLM said I guess we'll see at the end of the week. I still don't think we have anyone in the squad who can give us what he does.
https://x.com/humbersidesport/status/1755609449358864428?s=46&t=6yWS38e0UuzPwoO5cckOhA Promising news on Liam, I’d love to see him in this team
Also vindicates the decision not to cancel his loan and we kept a good relationship going with both him and his club if we want to try buy him or another loan. Play offs are on now.
Rosey: "We also got some really good news from Liam's prognosis on his knee which doesn't need surgery, which is fantastic news for him," the City boss beamed. "He got the news on his birthday as well. So that's great. I won't put a timeline on Liam's injury for when he will be back, but the first real positive sign is that he doesn't need surgery, and that's brilliant for everyone. "He's delighted. I spoke to him earlier this morning. He had a Facetime call with the lads in our team meeting today. We miss him, so I gave him a Facetime call in front of the lads and they all wished him well. He's a big part of things here. He's a big character and he's missed. The most important thing is he gets back one hundred per cent fit and ready, hopefully for the rest of this season, but definitely the rest of his career." Though he was understandably cautious about timescales, Rosenior hopes the powerful striker could return for the final weeks of the season, in what would be a significant boost to their hopes of securing a play-off place "Yes, it's a possibility now," Rosenior explained. "I can't say any more than that, but it is, I'll be really honest. I'll always be honest, there's a real possibility that he could be back for us to help us in the run-in, but what I don't want to do is put a timescale or any pressure on that because the most important thing is his long term health and his career."
Can't help thinking Delap would have a field day with Philo and Zaroury either side of him and Carvalho pulling the strings in behind.
