English soccer players mix with next generation in Hong Kong, Huth out with injury

Record ID: 903232

  • Title: English soccer players mix with next generation in Hong Kong, Huth out with injury
  • Date: 18th July 2017
  • Summary: HONG KONG, CHINA (JULY 18, 2017) (REUTERS) CHILDREN AND SOCCER STARS IN MACPHERSON STADIUM CHILDREN KICKING SOCCER BALLS LIVERPOOL DEFENDER DEJAN LOVREN TALKING TO PLAYERS PREMIER LEAGUE ASIA TROPHY VARIOUS OF WEST BROMICH FORWARD, JAY RODRIGUEZ, TAKING PART IN GAMES (SOUNDBITE) (English) WEST BROMICH FORWARD, JAY RODRIGUEZ, SAYING: "It's been raining which is a shame but you've just got to deal with it and make the best of it. I'm sure the pitch will be fine. The guys worked on it this week so I think that's important for pre-season so I think as the games come we'll enjoy it." REPORTER ASKING: "How is the rest of the team, how are you blending in, how are the other new signings?" RODRIGUEZ: "The lads are great. They've made me feel really welcome and to come out here is a real honour as well - to see Hong Kong and come with the team is really impressive so I'm buzzing to be here and can't wait to get started." CHILDREN DOING SOCCER DRILLS VARIOUS OF FORMER ENGLAND PLAYER JOHN BARNES COACHING CHILDREN DOING SOCCER DRILLS LIVERPOOL GOALKEEPER LORIS KARIUS WATCHING GAMES PLAYERS STANDING WITH CHILDREN VARIOUS OF CHILDREN AT EVENT LEICESTER CITY MANAGER, CRAIG SHAKESPEARE, AT NEWS CONFERENCE (SOUNDBITE) (English) LEICESTER CITY MANAGER, CRAIG SHAKESPEARE, SAYING: "Robert reported back for preseason, got into discomfort with his ankle - the issue he had last season. He's had an ankle operation and thankfully the operation was really successful. We've had some more positive news on it. I'm expecting six to eight weeks so it's unfortunate for Robert but we thought that the diagnosis might be worse so as a positive spin again we think that six to eight weeks, he'll be back." REPORTER ASKING: "I know you've spoken about transfers, do you expect to bring many more in?" SHAKESPEARE: "I would like to, but we all know in today's transfer market the complications that can involve and the long process it can be, so although you'd like to, you can never be too certain until they come into the building."
  • Embargoed: 1st August 2017 12:21
  • Keywords: Soccer football Hong Kong Premier League Asia Trophy Robert Huth Jay Rodriguez
  • Location: HONG KONG, CHINA
  • City: HONG KONG, CHINA
  • Country: Hong Kong
  • Topics: Soccer,Sport
  • Reuters ID: LVA0016Q8UHJ3
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Four top English Premier League teams wowed their smallest Hong Kong fans on Tuesday (July 18) ahead of the Asia League Trophy.
    Dozens of local primary school footballers met their idols from Liverpool FC, Leicester City, Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace along with veteran players and coaches.
    Former Liverpool and English national team player John Barnes taught the youngsters how to dribble, while new Bromwich acquisition, Jay Rodriguez, also joined in the games.
    At an earlier news conference, Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare said defender Robert Huth had been ruled out for up to two months after undergoing ankle surgery.
    Huth did not travel with the team to Hong Kong and is undergoing rehabilitation.
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