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Leeds United: Whites move for Lichaj scuppered
Eric Lichaj celebrates scoring for Aston Villa in the Carling Cup against Hereford United. PIC: PA
ONE man who definitely won’t be on his way to Leeds United this transfer deadline day is former loan defender Eric Lichaj - who could be out for up to four months after suffering a hip injury while playing for parent club Aston Villa.
The American full-back had been strongly linked with a return to Elland Road this summer after an impressive loan stint at the club in the second half of last season.
But Lichaj underwent an examination on a problematic hip injury last night, which revealed a hip socket cartilage tear.
The 22-year-old picked up the injury in Villa’s 2-0 Carling Cup victory over Hereford United last week, a game in which he scored his first-ever professional goal for the Villains.
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thom286
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 09:12 PMI would have liked to have seen Eric back, hopefully something can be done in January. I understand that they are entering into contract talks with Nunez, hoping they get Howson and Clayton sorted too.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 05:30 PMIf he had any sense he would not have come back anyway. He would probably have gone to the footballing giant that is Ipswich or something
paz
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 08:28 AMWhat a shame. He was the only decent loanee last season.
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