Midfielder may not play again this A-League seasonInflammatory condition a side-effect of a virusMelbourne Victory don’t know when stricken captain Carl Valeri will return to the pitch for the A-League champions after he was diagnosed with an inflammatory condition affecting fraction of his brain. The affliction is a side-effect of a virus contracted final month,and leaves both his career and club in limbo.
Valeri, 31, or is in good spirits and has responded well to treatment of his inflammation,but has no idea when he will be able to play again. And his condition leaves coach Kevin Muscat a man down, not knowing whether he can turn to an injury replacement player given the circumstances. Related: Western Sydney's winning escape continues against Melbourne Victory Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com