Jim Weir Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Really concerned about CB's fitness. Looked like he was limping before winter break following his return. Looked worse today if anything. Really struggled in last 20 mins Huge player for Hearts. Hope he recovers fully from what was a dreadful injury to sustain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Certainly not at his best today but the new guy from Leeds looked good and Soutar back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 He was really struggling in the 2nd half. Menga run him into the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I've noticed this as well. Not his usual lively self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Didn’t have his best game today, but a welcome clean sheet again. A lot of the players looked a little rusty today. Hopefully that shook off the cobwebs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Takes a while to get back up to speed. Not exactly nippy at the best of times. Souttar coming back will allow him time to get back to his imperious best. Captained the the team to a great win and progress to the next round. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 That's possibly his worst game for us. He's made of stern stuff and I expect him to regain his form as we go into the business end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 He wasn’t great today, but we can forgive him for that. Nobody really stood out. Most looked tired and lethargic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I hope is in an Ice bath at the moment. We need him till soapy is up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Berra was terrible today. Don’t know what is wrong but hopefully just a one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Brilliant defenders but his distribution at times poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Paolo said: He wasn’t great today, but we can forgive him for that. Nobody really stood out. Most looked tired and lethargic. Which begs the question, Are they being over trained? We've had so many injuries lately. They're just back from a break and should be refreshed and raring to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Nothing got past his head Struggled clearing the ball with his feet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolkeith Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Since he came back from injury he’s not looked fit. Was hoping the winter break would have helped. Wonder if he’s carrying a niggle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 One of very few bad days at the office. On to Wednesday when he will be back to his best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Very rare occasion when we can all see he wasn’t at his best. i noticed a period in the second half he seemed to be limping a little, then covered ten yards in a second to make a block...typical Berra. I hope I’m wrong here, but maybe he had been brought back a couple of weeks to early after a horrible injury. Not his best today, but still a rock and a clean sheet....the commitment he shows is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stotty Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Looked like he was injured in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dia Liom Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Few dodgy clearances but come on.. if that's considered a bad performance it just proves how consistent he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 22 minutes ago, Top Corner said: Which begs the question, Are they being over trained? We've had so many injuries lately. They're just back from a break and should be refreshed and raring to go! Over trained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, stotty said: Looked like he was injured in the second half. Jarred his knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: Over trained It is possible, apparently it can make you tired. ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnockjambo Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 He picked up a knock 20 minutes to go and should have been subbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 45 minutes ago, Oliver Twist said: That's possibly his worst game for us. He's made of stern stuff and I expect him to regain his form as we go into the business end of the season. Totally agree, Berra looked really out of sorts today. Get him some counselling, as we’ll need him for the title run in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, Top Corner said: It is possible, apparently it can make you tired. ha Luckily we have professional coaches and sports scientists who know what they are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80bob Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Started to remind me of Pressley when he lost a yard of pace. seemed to struggle to adjust is feet At times and bit slower turning than usual. still got enough knowledge and experience to get us through games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weir Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 56 minutes ago, Koolkeith said: Since he came back from injury he’s not looked fit. Was hoping the winter break would have helped. Wonder if he’s carrying a niggle? He's evidently not fit. He's limping quite badly Horrendous injury to sustain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: Luckily we have professional coaches and sports scientists who know what they are doing Hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Have to say I’ve thought the same, he looks as if he is playing through a knock or an injury, his movement looks hampered somewhat. Nevertheless, not his greatest game but won a loads of headers and did his job as per. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Just hope he's not doing damage to himself for the benefit of the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 He tore his hamstring from the bone and since he has returned he does not look like he is fully extending his leg when he is running. It could be a mental thing (as he has never had a bad injury before) or maybe he has just returned to early but he doesnt look right and is limping. It does not stop him winning every header though and positionaly he is amazing as always. As mentioned above our sports scientist will know best so maybe he just needs a rest after playing every minute since his return from injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I thought he took a knock on the knee and it made the last 15 - 20 mins a struggle for him. Not at his best today but still an excellent defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Good positioning from him as usual. Had a few minor brain farts and looked knackered. Maybe not 100% yet. New partner and new keeper also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 by his standards was imo poor roday, got caught out with some of the balls over his head and shanked a couple of clearances. he did however keep going and positioned himself well to block crosses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 He’s a great defender but lets me honest he’s never been a good with his feet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Koolkeith said: Since he came back from injury he’s not looked fit. Was hoping the winter break would have helped. Wonder if he’s carrying a niggle? He didn't quite look himself when he came back into the team, maybe just a little bit early on returning. Today it was a bit noticeable when the ball was on the ground that he wasn't comfortable at times. Yet when the ball was in the air he won everything he had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I worry he came back too soon from injury. He seemed to be grimacing in pain. If we can get soapy back in hopefully we can rest Berra on a few occasions. He is an important player for the big games at the business end this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, milky_26 said: by his standards was imo poor roday, got caught out with some of the balls over his head and shanked a couple of clearances. he did however keep going and positioned himself well to block crosses Thats the thing, his standards are so far ahead of most in this league that even carrying an injury, he still wins more challenges than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlv2004 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 50 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: Luckily we have professional coaches and sports scientists who know what they are doing Do we? The number of injuries we pick up is unreal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Won every header, got around the pitch, clean sheet. Not concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlv2004 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, portobellojambo1 said: He didn't quite look himself when he came back into the team, maybe just a little bit early on returning. Today it was a bit noticeable when the ball was on the ground that he wasn't comfortable at times. Yet when the ball was in the air he won everything he had to. I don't think there's any question he came back too early. Had Souttar been fit, and/ or had we not been on that horrendous run, I'm sure today might have been his first game back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 45 minutes ago, Jim Weir said: He's evidently not fit. He's limping quite badly Horrendous injury to sustain. Yeah he’s was running strangely today. Looks injured. Great player though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieshed Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Have to agree with the OP in every point. It is hard to watch him struggle the way he is. I honestly think he knows he shouldn't be playing. Hope it's not going to cost him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Berra played like his feet had never seen a football before today - did what he needed to in defence but looked like he was playing a bit like a zombie. Like had been concussed. Did also look like a slight limp 2nd half. I’d be resting him for Wednesday - especially if Souttar can make it for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, Jlv2004 said: Do we? The number of injuries we pick up is unreal? Loads of players pick up injuries in professional sports. Coaches can't legislate for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeehearts Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Bit harsh on him. Defended as per his usual self won every header and recovered superbly when they were through on goal. Never been nimble on his feet. Not worried about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanHearts Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Love Berra But he was a bit off his usual high stadards today. Still wasn't pesh - just not his usual 9 or 10. Hope he's not carrying that injury still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 43 minutes ago, Smack said: Won every header, got around the pitch, clean sheet. Not concerned. He did. It was a wholehearted performance. I'm sure Livingston knew he was there. A big part of our win today. The good news is with Souttar back and Shaughnessy in Berra can be rested if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weir Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, dundeehearts said: Bit harsh on him. Defended as per his usual self won every header and recovered superbly when they were through on goal. Never been nimble on his feet. Not worried about him. Harsh? I'm concerned because he's clearly struggling with his fitness. He wasn't great today but little wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 He does appear to be somewhat struggling at times but his knowledge and experience are getting him by. I had hoped that the winter break would've allowed him to come back fresher. Still a class act though and is no doubt helping others on the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Can probably afford to give him a rest against Dundee at home on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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