Arsenal-Mania

Rosicky stops reliance on crutches

By Jonathan Chong on Sunday, June 29, 2008

Winger Tomas Rosicky is making good progress in recovering from a niggling knee injury.

It was originally thought that the Czech Republic international would recover in time for pre-season training in Austria with the rest of his team mates, but last minute surgery has put this in doubt.

He has just stopped using crutches, and has stepped up his rehabilitation process.

Rosicky said: "To lose the crutches has been a great relief.

"For six weeks after the surgery I was strictly ordered not to make a single movement without the crutches. Now that is over, but I will not remember it kindly.

"Wednesday was the first time I walked without any support. It is nothing great, but at least I can walk.

"I am stumbling and getting used to it. After a long time without proper movements, my knee is stiff. It just needs time.

"In a few days I am flying to England. In London there is a more sophisticated rehabilitation schedule waiting for me.

"I don't know what it will be like, but at least I will be doing something at last. I am sure the Arsenal specialists have thought it through well."

User Comments

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arsenal G

Posted on 4 Jul, 2008 at 01:35 AM - Reply

he will not get that same annoying injury anymore, this operation sorted tht out for good,
soon he will be playing again a scoring:)
he can be a great player for us and he was last season up until his injury:( but good luck rosi!!

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Swish

Posted on 3 Jul, 2008 at 02:58 PM - Reply

Good luck Thomas, my little spanish friend

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Jack

Posted on 2 Jul, 2008 at 09:55 PM - Reply

I still believe that Rosicky is in fact Ljungberg with a wig on and less goals in his boots. We seem to have a knack for signing wingers who develop persistant injury problems. We need value for money from Rosicky this season, especially if Hleb leaves. Does anybody think that we will get it?

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on d gooner

Posted on 2 Jul, 2008 at 06:20 PM - Reply

He'll soon be graduating from crutches to zimmer frames you wait and see. The man's name is Rosi-sick-note. Look at what happened to Mr Anderthon at the spuds.

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Oluolsa

Posted on 2 Jul, 2008 at 04:17 PM - Reply

Ros, get well soon, we missed you, please we really need you, this time, we needs trophies, and, i beleive that, with you and Fab, tropghies here you come to Emmirate.

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Mike

Posted on 2 Jul, 2008 at 08:57 AM - Reply

Still think the bouncing Czech is an excellent player, but there has to be major concerns now over his injury situation. Ditto Van Persie.
Why on earth has an apparant simple injury at the end of Jan. still not fully healed in July ??

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Pastor Victor

Posted on 1 Jul, 2008 at 05:52 PM - Reply

Good to hear man,GET WELL SOON>>>>>>>>

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simon_84

Posted on 30 Jun, 2008 at 02:28 AM - Reply

get well soon dude.

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goddie

Posted on 29 Jun, 2008 at 03:27 PM - Reply

hey do you think arsenal will sign more players

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mr_arsenal_australia

Posted on 29 Jun, 2008 at 02:55 PM - Reply

Don't worry Rosi..

You'll be back running rings around the defence in no time!!

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Plashke

Posted on 29 Jun, 2008 at 01:11 PM - Reply

It's good to hear that Rosicky is recovering. He is player who can make a diference on the field,and he will need Arsenal for the important matches.

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jp20

Posted on 29 Jun, 2008 at 08:22 AM - Reply

the czechs really missed u at euros. We know it will take a long time before you get back to playing, but we wish you all the best!!