Krul injury saddens Roeder
08 Nov 2006 - 09:04:09
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring his knee in the warm-up before Tuesday's Carling Cup success at Watford.
The Dutch teenager made his Magpies debut in last week's UEFA Cup victory at Palermo but had to be stretchered out of Vicarage Road and taken to hospital after suffering the injury.
"Tim got injured before the game in Italy last week, and we weren't sure then whether he had damaged his cartilage or just had a bang on his knee," United boss Glenn Roeder told the club's official website.
"We had it scanned, and that didn't show anything conclusive and he was able to play against Palermo and had the most wonderful debut.
"We were not 100 per cent certain that there wasn't some sort of cartilage damage, and sure enough it looks like that has surfaced tonight.
"He wasn't going to be involved in the game, but was doing a pre-match training session with Terry Gennoe when he dived and made a save. As he got up, the knee locked and he was in a lot of pain.
"He has been very well looked after by the medical staff and doctor at Watford and has been taken to hospital.
"If he needs anything done, then it will be done in Watford."