This isn't a question about whether you think either of these players are good enough. Only one man's opinion matters on that subject. The question is there a cut off date for their injury recovery, after which we don't include them in our squad for the start of the season.
From what I've read of the injuries, a ruptured Achilles' tendon and a 'damaged' exterior cruciate ligament, the timing of when they happened, the initial revovery phase, basic rehab, basic and extended physical training, neither player is likely to be back in anything like good enough shape to play before the start of October.
Therefore it is likely they will miss at least 2 months of the season but be available for 3 months before the January window allows a new squad to be named.
So, do we use 2 squad places up for the first 2 months and only have 23 squad members available, expecting them back in October, or do we use those places (if we can) and not name them until January.
Would your opinion change if they were to be out until November?