Hopkins set for op

Eurosport - Fri, 28 Nov 15:36:00 2008

Kawasaki rider John Hopkins has said he will be 'two kilograms lighter' after surgery to remove metal plates from his left foot, ankle and hand.

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After he felt discomfort during testing at Phillip Island in Australia the 25-year-old American will have the operation on December 3.

"Now I'm off straight back to America, where I'll have surgery on Wednesday to remove all the metal from my various injuries," he confirmed.

"As well as taking the plates out of my left foot and ankle, Doctor Ting will also remove the plate I've had in my left hand for the past three years.

"I'll be about two kilograms lighter! My plan is to take it easy after the surgery, to make sure I'm fully recovered, and then train my butt off ready for the new season."

The ankle and foot pain was caused by metal plates inserted after an accident in Assen.

Reda Maher / Eurosport

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  1. Hahaha, remove all the metal and another else, no­ chance Hopkins will keep tumbling down the order....

    From EGK, on Mon 1 Dec 7:17PM

  2. X RACER, Ben Spies in WSB for 2009(Yamaha)!

    From V M, on Mon 1 Dec 2:11AM

  3. I have watched him for a couple of years here. I think­ he will have more of a challange in WSB. It will be­ nice to have an American in WSB. It will keep me more­ interested. Win lose or draw these guys are fast!

    From X RACER, on Sun 30 Nov 2:30AM

  4. These guys are unbelieveable.

    From BigBill, on Sun 30 Nov 12:40AM

  5. hey if pedrosa had the same surgery he would fly .hey­ have you ever wondered what that honda robot that walks­ up stairs was modeled on it has a controling computure­ as well possibly we have droids involved in moto gp???

    From l.skaife, on Sat 29 Nov 10:31PM
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