O'Neill fears injured Villa defender Davies requires shoulder surgery

03 September 2009 17:04
Martin O'Neill admits it is 'more and more likely' Aston Villa central defender Curtis Davies will need surgery to cure his long-standing shoulder problem.[LNB]Davies is facing a lengthy spell on the touch-lines if O'Neill's worst fears are realised.[LNB]Former Villa striker Luke Moore - now at Championship side West Brom - was out of action for five months after a similar injury needed an operation three years ago.[LNB] Injury fears: Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies faces months out should he undergo surgery to correct a long-standing shoulder injury[LNB]Davies' problem first flared up four years ago when he was a West Brom playerand he has suffered three recurrences in the past month - against Porto in thePeace Cup and in both legs of the Europa League qualifier with Rapid Vienna.[LNB]  Raging Richard Dunne blasts Man City after being forced out to Aston VillaMilner: I've had a dozen bosses - I just hope I don't jinx Martin O'Neill at Villa!Richard Dunne's arrival excites Aston Villa captain Stiliyan PetrovASTON VILLA FC

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