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Aug 5 '19
LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger knew Kim Kallstrom had a back injury when he signed the Sweden midfielder on loan on transfer deadline-day, but said it was too late to find anyone else. Ersan Ilyasova Bucks Jersey . Despite Arsenals financial firepower, the 31-year-old midfielder was the only arrival in the January transfer window. Signed until the end of the season as injury cover, Kallstrom might not be fit until mid-March after arriving Friday at Arsenal having injured his back earlier in the week while training with Spartak Moscow. If Kallstrom remains sidelined, Spartak will pay his wages for up to six weeks. Wenger said Sunday he considered aborting the deal for Kallstrom, who has made 108 appearances for Sweden. "I would not have signed him if we had two or three more days to do something, but it was Friday night at five oclock, so it was (a case of) you (sign) nobody or you do it under these conditions," Wenger said Sunday. "I decided to do it because we might, because of the number of games we have now in February, we might need the players in March or April. "There is a possibility (that he may not play) but as well there is the possibility that he scores us the winning goal that might be vitally important." The injury, described by Wenger as a "micro-fracture," prevents Kallstrom from immediately providing cover for Mathieu Flamini, who has two games of a suspension remaining, and injured midfielders Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey. "Since the start of the season, all our central midfielders have missed a part of the season - whether its Flamini, Wilshere, (Mikel) Arteta, (Alex Oxlade) Chamberlain or (Santi) Cazorla," Wenger said. "All of them have had injuries and it can happen that a few of them miss the next part (of the season) together." Arsenal is provisionally top of the Premier League after the injury-hit team beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday. Although Wenger spent nothing in January, he was pursuing targets, with a deal for Schalke attacking midfielder Julian Draxler collapsing. "We are not against spending," Wenger said. "You have announced a lot of transfers in your papers that have not happened, in many places, that means it is not as easy as it looks, even with money, to buy the right players in that period." George Hill Bucks Jersey . Sopoaga hit the upright with his first shot at goal from 15 metres. He then kicked nine goals in succession -- two conversions and seven penalties -- before being replaced in the 62nd minute, three points short of the Highlanders record for most points in a match. Oscar Robertson Jersey . -- John Senden never imagined it would take more than seven years to win again.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Tom Brady tries not to get too high when things are going well or too low when theyre not.Good thing, considering how poorly the season has gone for him and the New England Patriots offence.The winner of two MVP awards in both the regular season and the Super Bowl is ranked 27th in completion percentage, 29th in passer rating and 33rd in the 32-team NFL in average gain per attempt.Now, coming off the second most lopsided loss in his 15 NFL seasons, hell face the team that has allowed the fewest points per game (11) this season, the unbeaten Cincinnati Bengals, on Sunday night.Its important not to ride the wave of emotion of, Yeah, were really great, and, Yeah, were terrible this week, Brady said Wednesday. It doesnt serve any purpose other than to understand the things that you need to correct.There are plenty of those.The offensive line has struggled with frequent personnel changes. Only one wide receiver has more than 10 catches.In the last 14 quarters, Brady has led the offence to just 46 points. Backup Jimmy Garoppolo produced seven more when the rookie replaced Brady with just over 10 minutes left in Monday nights 41-14 rout by the Kansas City Chiefs.Since, then Brady has been criticized by television analysts.He said hes not listening as he prepares for the Bengals (3-0).I probably dont pay attention too much because I understand whats going on, Brady said. I know probably a lot more information than you guys have, a lot more information than they have, and were just trying to focus on the things we can to do to get better.But is he past his prime?Im trying to do the best job I can do, he said.The Patriots (2-2) have little depth at any offensive position and the usually positive Brady was restrained in assessing the team.Does he have the talent around him and blocking protection to succeed?Well see, he said.Does the team have the intestinal fortitude to fight through its current adversity?Well see, he said.Still, he said: I trust all the guys in the llocker room. Khris Middleton Jersey. Coach Bill Belichick was even more repetitive.How difficult is it to recover from Mondays loss? What about Bradys age? How about having a 37-year-old quarterback?Were on to Cincinnati, he said in answering each question.Right now, he added, were preparing for Cincinnati.The Patriots hope that single-minded focus will get their offence rolling and restore the solid defence they played in their two games before the loss to the Chiefs.Its not the time to tense up and call it a season, Brady said. Were tied for the best record in our division, not that that is a great feat by any stretch. But well see what were made of as we continue to fight through these tough weeks, and, hopefully, it builds character and builds resiliency.A loss would leave the Patriots at 2-3 for the first time since 2001. They won the Super Bowl that season.That poor start didnt generate such hand-wringing because expectations were low after a 5-11 record in 2000. But in the last 11 full regular seasons, theyre 138-38.Like (Belichick) always says, ignore the noise and just stay focused on what we need to do, stay focused on what our process is to try to make the improvement, Brady said. Weve got an important job to do this week and the clock is ticking.Brady hasnt thrown for more than 249 yards this season after averaging 271.4 last season. Against the Chiefs, he completed 14 of 23 passes for 159 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and two sacks.Safety Devin McCourty isnt surprised by the criticism of his quarterback.I think we all understand its all about what people think youve done lately, he said. Were not worried about Tom. Hes a guy whos a leader of this team.So far hes led the team to a sputtering start.I can definitely do a better job (but) its not an individual sport, Brady said. This isnt like hitting home runs or playing golf and not making par. Were all trying to do a better job.___Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '
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