Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Moles injury is big blow to Eddie
CHERRIES manager Eddie Howe bemoaned the loss of Mark Molesley and then admitted that possible replacements were in short supply.[LNB] The energetic midfielder is set to be sidelined until early 2010 as he prepares to have surgery to cure a persistent foot problem.[LNB] With his wafer-thin squad already hit by injuries, Howe has some tough decisions to make ahead of Saturdays FA Cup clash at Chesterfield.[LNB] Asked about Molesley joining an injury list which already includes the likes of key men Shaun Cooper and Sammy Igoe, Howe said: Its a big blow for us to lose Mark.[LNB] Were not quite sure until the surgeon goes in how long hell be missing for.[LNB] Hes a very important player for us because he has the ability to keep the ball, hes very good in tight situations and hes also a scorer and creator of goals.[LNB] Were going to miss Mark for however long hes missing for.[LNB] It was always going to be one of the perils of having an embargo you lose someone and you cant replace them.[LNB] Molesleys injury bombshell follows the Football Leagues decision last week to block an extension to Anthony Edgars loan deal.[LNB] These setbacks, coupled with existing injury issues, have left Howe scratching his head.[LNB] It does leave us very short of options out wide, added the Cherries boss.[LNB] With Mark and Sammy (Igoe) both missing, its caused us big problems on the left-hand side.[LNB] Were hoping Sammy isnt too far away. But he hasnt done any training yet so a lot will depend on how his knee reacts.[LNB]
