Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Harry Redknapp revealed he is to undergo an ankle operation.
Harry Redknapp is disappointed to lose Tom Huddlestone for part of the season.Huddlestone last appeared on 28th August in the 5-1 home defeat to Manchester City but will now be out of action for some time.
“He needs another operation,” confirmed Redknapp. “He’s already had one but there is still a problem with him. It’s a blow. He will be out for a while.”
The 24-year-old made the most starts of any Spurs outfield player in the 2009/10 season and has captained the team on several occasions, including against Inter Milan in the Champions League last season.
Spurs take on Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League on Thursday evening and are 14/1 to win 5-0. A 2-2 draw is at 33/1 while a 2-1 victory for the visitors can be backed at 40/1.
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Meanwhile, defender Ledley King is determined to win a new contract at the club after being told by Redknapp he needs to prove his worth by playing more games.
The 30-year-old made just six appearances in the Premier League last season due to his knee problems but hopes he will do enough to win an extension to his current deal, which runs out at the end of this campaign.
I can’t see myself pulling on a shirt for anybody else at this stage of my career.
Ledley King
“This is my biggest season at Spurs yet,” said King.
“It is the first time I have been in a situation like this – when my contract is up. So it is a big season.
“I have to prove I am still worth it. I can’t see myself pulling on a shirt for anybody else at this stage of my career – although a player can never say never.
“At the end of the day, I just want to stay fit and if I can play, let’s see what position that puts me in at the end of the season.”
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