article_snippet: Although you don't need a degree in maths to know that their absence is a bit of a blow.
article_snippet: Just like the absence of Ron Vlaar is a blow for us.
article_snippet: But I have been in situations like this before, so I know this does not help to think about this too much.
article_snippet: I don't feel any extra pressure because of their absence, but there is some added responsibility.