Now that Michael Owen has signed for Newcastle , Chopra is well down the pecking order behind Shearer , Owen , Luque (sp) , Ameobi and Dyer ( Souness says he wants to play him as a striker ) . Before anyone comments , I'm well aware that he's injured at the moment and we seem to be in the habit of signing crocks . However , according to our official site , he's expected to be back by mid - September . Personally , I'd love it if we could re sign Chopra .
I believe ligament damage was the injury wasn't it? Probably too much of a risk to sign him now. If he has a set back he may be out for the whole loan spell. Might be a better bet to look again in the January transfer window.
Just going on what was said on the official site . If it was knee ligaments , I agree with you mate .It'd be a huge risk . However , if the BFC site is correct , then he'd be fit to play in a couple of weeks .