Close Call for Sorensen Sees World Cup Hopes Survive
by Richard Farley on Apr 26, 2010 12:41 PM EDT
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Thomas Sorensen, playing goal for Stoke City on Sunday, had to be stretched from the pitch after dislocating his right elbow.
The injury occurred in the first half of the Potters' match at Stamford Bridge, when Blues forward Salomon Kalou's stab for a rebound let to Chelsea's second goal. In the process of trying to save the shot, Sorensen's extended right arm was caught, leading to the dislocation.
In a scary scene, Sorensen was taken from the put while being administered oxygen.
In the wake of being taken to the hospital on Sunday, doubts over Sorensen's World Cup availability for Denmark started to surface. If the dislocation required surgery, Sorensen would be out of this summer's finals.
However, word from Stoke coach Tony Pulis held the elbow was put back into place without the need for surgery.
As of now, Sorensen is expected to be with the Danes for the World Cup.
More on Sorensen's scare
Sorensen avoids surgery - Sport, Breaking News - Independent.ie
Sky Sports | Football News | Premier League | Stoke City | Sorensen dislocates elbow
BBC Sport - Football - Denmark's Thomas Sorensen faces World Cup fitness race
World Cup boost as Sorensen avoids surgery - ESPN Soccernet
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It was scary ...
… though different types of injuries, under different circumstances. Still, oxygen came out for other of them.
Both injuries also occurred in London matches.
by Richard Farley on Apr 26, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
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