Sad to read that Bright Dike snapped his Achilles just minutes into the weekend's exhibition match. His brawny style and ability to fake defenders and come out of a scrum with a shot were all great fun to watch last year. And sterling as far as the team's effectiveness went.
I winced when I read the story. I'm an old man and I've been nursing a sensitive Achilles for a fair while myself. All my mates give me the lecture about not risking a tear because it's a long recovery and no fun in the meantime. Gives me pause when I read that this fit young guy who's actually an athlete was afflicted.
I'm hoping that they find it's a partial tear and his recovery will be swift. I am going to enjoy seeing the interesting cast of other forwards the Timbers have assembled. But I'd like to see Dike back sooner rather than later.
I'd hate to think of his mental state - six to nine months out! And with tendons & ligaments, getting back to 100% is problematic. Just ask Fernando Torres.
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