Jordi Osei-Tutu and Isaac Vasssell Update

MICK McCARTHY HAS HAD NO CONTACT WITH ARSENAL & HAS NO IDEA.

It’s thought maybe March?


Monday 8th February 2021



Jordi Osei-Tutu

It was a hammer blow for Cardiff City when Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury ruled him out for the best part of the season.

The Arsenal loanee looked like a real asset at the start of the season, but his injury forced Neil Harris into fielding a patchwork team and it all looked a little out of kilter thereafter.

We thought Osei-Tutu would be back last month, but after suffering a setback while playing for the under-23s, it put another six weeks on to his return date.

But six weeks from Harris' first assessment takes up until the end of February and the chances of the right-back returning then look remote, it must be said.

And last week McCarthy was none the wiser regarding the player's return. When asked if he had a tentative date in mind, he replied: "No. Forgive me, I have had no contact with him or the club [Arsenal], I haven’t spoken to anybody about him.

"I have just been dealing with the players who are here and fit and who can play."

The beginning of March appears most likely, though, provided there are no more setbacks.



Isaac Vassell

Now we come to the long-term absentees.

Isaac Vassell never played a game of senior football during Harris' 14-month reign as manager, which is astonishing in itself.

What is perhaps more concerning, though, is that he looks no more likely to feature under McCarthy this season.

The striker's quad injury is a real source of concern and there really does seem to be no end in sight for the striker, which is an utter shame.

He is not involved in first-team training and where he sits regarding ever playing for City's first team again is anyone's guess.

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MICK McCARTHY HAS HAD NO CONTACT WITH ARSENAL & HAS NO IDEA.

It’s thought maybe March?


Jordi Osei-Tutu

It was a hammer blow for Cardiff City when Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury ruled him out for the best part of the season.

The Arsenal loanee looked like a real asset at the start of the season, but his injury forced Neil Harris into fielding a patchwork team and it all looked a little out of kilter thereafter.

We thought Osei-Tutu would be back last month, but after suffering a setback while playing for the under-23s, it put another six weeks on to his return date.

But six weeks from Harris' first assessment takes up until the end of February and the chances of the right-back returning then look remote, it must be said.

And last week McCarthy was none the wiser regarding the player's return. When asked if he had a tentative date in mind, he replied: "No. Forgive me, I have had no contact with him or the club [Arsenal], I haven’t spoken to anybody about him.

"I have just been dealing with the players who are here and fit and who can play."

The beginning of March appears most likely, though, provided there are no more setbacks.



Isaac Vassell

Now we come to the long-term absentees.

Isaac Vassell never played a game of senior football during Harris' 14-month reign as manager, which is astonishing in itself.

What is perhaps more concerning, though, is that he looks no more likely to feature under McCarthy this season.

The striker's quad injury is a real source of concern and there really does seem to be no end in sight for the striker, which is an utter shame.

He is not involved in first-team training and where he sits regarding ever playing for City's first team again is anyone's guess.

Chris,

Think Arsenal will let Tutu go in the summer be a great addition if we could get him for free?

Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. Injury prone players are going to find it hard to get clubs as they won’t want to sign players who are regularly injured anymore. Jazz is one to highlight.

MICK McCARTHY HAS HAD NO CONTACT WITH ARSENAL & HAS NO IDEA.

It’s thought maybe March?


Jordi Osei-Tutu

It was a hammer blow for Cardiff City when Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury ruled him out for the best part of the season.

The Arsenal loanee looked like a real asset at the start of the season, but his injury forced Neil Harris into fielding a patchwork team and it all looked a little out of kilter thereafter.

We thought Osei-Tutu would be back last month, but after suffering a setback while playing for the under-23s, it put another six weeks on to his return date.

But six weeks from Harris' first assessment takes up until the end of February and the chances of the right-back returning then look remote, it must be said.

And last week McCarthy was none the wiser regarding the player's return. When asked if he had a tentative date in mind, he replied: "No. Forgive me, I have had no contact with him or the club [Arsenal], I haven’t spoken to anybody about him.

"I have just been dealing with the players who are here and fit and who can play."

The beginning of March appears most likely, though, provided there are no more setbacks.



Isaac Vassell

Now we come to the long-term absentees.

Isaac Vassell never played a game of senior football during Harris' 14-month reign as manager, which is astonishing in itself.

What is perhaps more concerning, though, is that he looks no more likely to feature under McCarthy this season.

The striker's quad injury is a real source of concern and there really does seem to be no end in sight for the striker, which is an utter shame.

He is not involved in first-team training and where he sits regarding ever playing for City's first team again is anyone's guess.

Chris,

Think Arsenal will let Tutu go in the summer be a great addition if we could get him for free?

Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. Injury prone players are going to find it hard to get clubs as they won’t want to sign players who are regularly injured anymore. Jazz is one to highlight.

Agree with that, Karl

Sadly, I was informed recently that the likelihood is he is out for the season...

Stealing a living from the club
Should be done for breach of contract, as Im sure it must mention the phrase "professional footballer" - in any court he is not one of those. Needs to go immediately with a health warning - fit for the knackers yard unfortunately

......... Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. ........

Has a contract until summer 2022.

Contractual law not one of my strong points but if you can't do your role...

MICK McCARTHY HAS HAD NO CONTACT WITH ARSENAL & HAS NO IDEA.

It’s thought maybe March?


Jordi Osei-Tutu

It was a hammer blow for Cardiff City when Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury ruled him out for the best part of the season.

The Arsenal loanee looked like a real asset at the start of the season, but his injury forced Neil Harris into fielding a patchwork team and it all looked a little out of kilter thereafter.

We thought Osei-Tutu would be back last month, but after suffering a setback while playing for the under-23s, it put another six weeks on to his return date.

But six weeks from Harris' first assessment takes up until the end of February and the chances of the right-back returning then look remote, it must be said.

And last week McCarthy was none the wiser regarding the player's return. When asked if he had a tentative date in mind, he replied: "No. Forgive me, I have had no contact with him or the club [Arsenal], I haven’t spoken to anybody about him.

"I have just been dealing with the players who are here and fit and who can play."

The beginning of March appears most likely, though, provided there are no more setbacks.



Isaac Vassell

Now we come to the long-term absentees.

Isaac Vassell never played a game of senior football during Harris' 14-month reign as manager, which is astonishing in itself.

What is perhaps more concerning, though, is that he looks no more likely to feature under McCarthy this season.

The striker's quad injury is a real source of concern and there really does seem to be no end in sight for the striker, which is an utter shame.

He is not involved in first-team training and where he sits regarding ever playing for City's first team again is anyone's guess.

Chris,

Think Arsenal will let Tutu go in the summer be a great addition if we could get him for free?

Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. Injury prone players are going to find it hard to get clubs as they won’t want to sign players who are regularly injured anymore. Jazz is one to highlight.

Agree with that, Karl

Sadly, I was informed recently that the likelihood is he is out for the season...

I was told that in December he will be advised soon to retire to avoid any further or permanent damage. The Club have a duty to him to avoid that.

......... Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. ........

Has a contract until summer 2022.

He can have one till 2027 but will be gone by summer the lad has a problem and needs to protect his body.

MICK McCARTHY HAS HAD NO CONTACT WITH ARSENAL & HAS NO IDEA.

It’s thought maybe March?


Jordi Osei-Tutu

It was a hammer blow for Cardiff City when Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury ruled him out for the best part of the season.

The Arsenal loanee looked like a real asset at the start of the season, but his injury forced Neil Harris into fielding a patchwork team and it all looked a little out of kilter thereafter.

We thought Osei-Tutu would be back last month, but after suffering a setback while playing for the under-23s, it put another six weeks on to his return date.

But six weeks from Harris' first assessment takes up until the end of February and the chances of the right-back returning then look remote, it must be said.

And last week McCarthy was none the wiser regarding the player's return. When asked if he had a tentative date in mind, he replied: "No. Forgive me, I have had no contact with him or the club [Arsenal], I haven’t spoken to anybody about him.

"I have just been dealing with the players who are here and fit and who can play."

The beginning of March appears most likely, though, provided there are no more setbacks.



Isaac Vassell

Now we come to the long-term absentees.

Isaac Vassell never played a game of senior football during Harris' 14-month reign as manager, which is astonishing in itself.

What is perhaps more concerning, though, is that he looks no more likely to feature under McCarthy this season.

The striker's quad injury is a real source of concern and there really does seem to be no end in sight for the striker, which is an utter shame.

He is not involved in first-team training and where he sits regarding ever playing for City's first team again is anyone's guess.

Chris,

Think Arsenal will let Tutu go in the summer be a great addition if we could get him for free?

Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. Injury prone players are going to find it hard to get clubs as they won’t want to sign players who are regularly injured anymore. Jazz is one to highlight.

Agree with that, Karl

Sadly, I was informed recently that the likelihood is he is out for the season...

I was told that in December he will be advised soon to retire to avoid any further or permanent damage. The Club have a duty to him to avoid that.

I just remembered where I heard it first...!

Weirdly Vassel might outlast three managers Warncock Harris and McCarthy despite never playing under two of those managers and not managing 90 minutes for the one that signed him.

Crazy. Unfortunate for the player but business is business

Weirdly Vassel might outlast three managers Warncock Harris and McCarthy despite never playing under two of those managers and not managing 90 minutes for the one that signed him.

I remember hearing from a few Brum fans (when they had stopped laughing that we'd bought him) they said he was injury prone and wouldnt play many games - they were totally wrong - I csnt recall him playing any games - other than the on he got injured - and that was that.

Oh dear, how sad, never mind.

Got to go

......... Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. ........

Has a contract until summer 2022.

yep you cant just go releasing injured players .. its gone on and on though so at some point its going to be career ending with insurance involvement...

Stealing a living from the club
Should be done for breach of contract, as Im sure it must mention the phrase "professional footballer" - in any court he is not one of those. Needs to go immediately with a health warning - fit for the knackers yard unfortunately

He was injured while doing the job he was contracted to do. You try firing someone after that for being unfit for the job on his job description and see how far you get.

MICK McCARTHY HAS HAD NO CONTACT WITH ARSENAL & HAS NO IDEA.

It’s thought maybe March?


Jordi Osei-Tutu

It was a hammer blow for Cardiff City when Jordi Osei-Tutu's hamstring injury ruled him out for the best part of the season.

The Arsenal loanee looked like a real asset at the start of the season, but his injury forced Neil Harris into fielding a patchwork team and it all looked a little out of kilter thereafter.

We thought Osei-Tutu would be back last month, but after suffering a setback while playing for the under-23s, it put another six weeks on to his return date.

But six weeks from Harris' first assessment takes up until the end of February and the chances of the right-back returning then look remote, it must be said.

And last week McCarthy was none the wiser regarding the player's return. When asked if he had a tentative date in mind, he replied: "No. Forgive me, I have had no contact with him or the club [Arsenal], I haven’t spoken to anybody about him.

"I have just been dealing with the players who are here and fit and who can play."

The beginning of March appears most likely, though, provided there are no more setbacks.



Isaac Vassell

Now we come to the long-term absentees.

Isaac Vassell never played a game of senior football during Harris' 14-month reign as manager, which is astonishing in itself.

What is perhaps more concerning, though, is that he looks no more likely to feature under McCarthy this season.

The striker's quad injury is a real source of concern and there really does seem to be no end in sight for the striker, which is an utter shame.

He is not involved in first-team training and where he sits regarding ever playing for City's first team again is anyone's guess.

Chris,

Think Arsenal will let Tutu go in the summer be a great addition if we could get him for free?

Vassel sorry but he should be released in the summer. Injury prone players are going to find it hard to get clubs as they won’t want to sign players who are regularly injured anymore. Jazz is one to highlight.

Agree with that, Karl

Sadly, I was informed recently that the likelihood is he is out for the season...

I was told that in December he will be advised soon to retire to avoid any further or permanent damage. The Club have a duty to him to avoid that.

I just remembered where I heard it first...!

Are you being factious! I don’t get everything right ha ha

Stealing a living from the club
Should be done for breach of contract, as Im sure it must mention the phrase "professional footballer" - in any court he is not one of those. Needs to go immediately with a health warning - fit for the knackers yard unfortunately

He was injured while doing the job he was contracted to do. You try firing someone after that for being unfit for the job on his job description and see how far you get.

I think he was just joking but in fairness if you looked at all his clubs he’s had serious injury problems. If you were buying a car that had the same problems it would have been crushed by now.

Stealing a living from the club
Should be done for breach of contract, as Im sure it must mention the phrase "professional footballer" - in any court he is not one of those. Needs to go immediately with a health warning - fit for the knackers yard unfortunately

He was injured while doing the job he was contracted to do. You try firing someone after that for being unfit for the job on his job description and see how far you get.

I think he was just joking but in fairness if you looked at all his clubs he’s had serious injury problems. If you were buying a car that had the same problems it would have been crushed by now.

I wouldn't be buying the car if I knew it had problems but we did and gave him a contract, hardly his fault we were crazy enough to do so.

Didnt he score a last minute winner against Luton last season? Havent seen him play since.