A torn ACL is a brutal injury, I know, I tore mine more than thirty years ago, was on crutches for 6 weeks, then the physio's table, and rehab, for 8 1/2 months
When I got back to playing, it was with a custom knee brace, totally changes your gait, it was like playing with a 10 lb bag o' tatties, strapped to your leg
Mind you, slide tackles were no problem as even with the bandage around it, it was a handy weapon as some clown booted you, and then was left squealing like a pig, on the ground
In Julie's case, a centre half should never be bullied (Remember Dykes v Julie ?)
You need a centre half to be rock solid in the tackle and in the air
The game has changed in some aspects, and playing out from the back has imho 'softened' some who think they are more capable, than they really are, and can't handle the rough and tumble of the SPFL, week in, week out
I think Cameron Carter Vickers, showed us yesterday, that he's not the silky VVD type, but is willing to put his body on the line for the cause, he makes good passes, shows good awareness and reads the game well, and he let the opposing forwards know he's on the park, (no prisoners) and will 'take one for the team'
God Bless Ange and the Bhoys, he knows what he's doing and it's a joy to watch
HH