I happened to catch part of Bolton vs. Manchester United on Saturday and I couldn't have picked a worse time to pay attention for a few moments.
Bolton midfielder and U.S. men's national team budding star Stuart Holden got taken down by a nasty challenge by United's Jonny Evans. It resulted in a large gash on his knee which required 26 stitches and the bottom line is that after today's surgery, he'll be out for six months.
After breaking his leg last season in a friendly against Netherlands, Holden recovered in time to play a crucial role in South Africa for Bob Bradley and the U.S. team. Since then, he's been having a superb season with Bolton. Don't believe me and think I'm just an American honk? Listen to Bolton manager Owen Coyle.
"Stuart has been outstanding for me this season and he has shown in his performances that he is one of the best midfielders in the Barclays Premier League. He has such desire, strength of character and a winning mentality, and he will draw on all those attributes in his rehabilitation."
Holden will miss this June's Gold Cup with the U.S. team.
Holden wrote on his Twitter account: "I can promise you all I will come back stronger and better than before. Have had bad luck in the past and will continue to beat it."
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