Cesc Fabregas' friend and Spanish countryman Xabi Alonso clearly
feels terrible after consigning the newly-named Arsenal skipper to
four months on the sidelines.
The Liverpool midfielder meant young Cesc no harm as he tackled him
in the pre-Christmas draw between the Reds and the Gunners, but his
challenge was a fateful one, as it ruptured knee ligaments.
Now, crocked playmaker Fabregas has revealed that his home phone is
ringing off the hook - something he may have to do with his phone
as concerned Alonso obsessively tacks his slow progress.
The skipper told Arsenal's official website: "Since the Liverpool
game, Xabi Alonso has called me every day.
"He is very worried, but I told him that he had nothing to do with
it. He just tried to win the ball, the same as me, and these things
happen.
"As a footballer who is lucky to be able to play and enjoy what I
do every week, you always take the risk that injuries can
occur."
Musing over his mixed blessing - doctors quickly informed the
21-year-old that his injury could have been much, much worse -
Fabregas continued: "When the tackle came in last Sunday, I felt
the pain in my knee. I started walking, but I couldn’t put my foot
on the ground and I knew it was not good.
"Still, worse things can take place in life. I’ve been very healthy
in the last five years and this injury could have been worse... I
have to feel fortunate."
goal.com
