Post by acdc on Dec 25, 2008 17:56:40 GMT -6
Im still a bit skeptical as to how big an impact Ljunberg will actually have. But still, not good news for Seattle on and off the field.
Original Article
Ljunberg Has Surgery - May Miss MLS Opener
SEATTLE, Wash. - Seattle Sounders FC announced that Freddie Ljunberg, their 31-year-old designated player, underwent surgery on Friday for a recurring hip condition. The $2.5 million a year midfielder is expected to miss 10-12 weeks. He may not be available for most of training camp and, potentially, the first regular season game.
According to GM Adrian Hanauer, "Freddie Ljungberg is a player that we value for the long term. As Freddie increased his training regimen for the upcoming season, we wanted to make sure that he was firing on all cylinders for the next two years and beyond."
The cause of the injury was from an increase in training. It resulted in a recurring hamstring problem that's plagued Ljunberg for the last two years.
The Sounders decided to refer the midfielder to hip and hamstring specialists at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo.
The operation repaired a torn hip labrum and also entailed shaving a portion of his hip cartilage where it meets the femur. Ljungberg is expected to make a full recovery.
Original Article
Ljunberg Has Surgery - May Miss MLS Opener
SEATTLE, Wash. - Seattle Sounders FC announced that Freddie Ljunberg, their 31-year-old designated player, underwent surgery on Friday for a recurring hip condition. The $2.5 million a year midfielder is expected to miss 10-12 weeks. He may not be available for most of training camp and, potentially, the first regular season game.
According to GM Adrian Hanauer, "Freddie Ljungberg is a player that we value for the long term. As Freddie increased his training regimen for the upcoming season, we wanted to make sure that he was firing on all cylinders for the next two years and beyond."
The cause of the injury was from an increase in training. It resulted in a recurring hamstring problem that's plagued Ljunberg for the last two years.
The Sounders decided to refer the midfielder to hip and hamstring specialists at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo.
The operation repaired a torn hip labrum and also entailed shaving a portion of his hip cartilage where it meets the femur. Ljungberg is expected to make a full recovery.
