Premier League - Redknapp eyes Modric return

Eurosport - Tue, 29 Sep 15:19:00 2009

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is hopeful of having Croatia playmaker Luka Modric back from his fractured right fibula after the international break.

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Modric suffered the injury during the victory over Birmingham last month and has missed four matches - but the World Cup qualifiers in October allow the 24-year-old extra time to recover.

After missing this Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton, Modric could be in contention for the clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on October 17.

"He's coming along okay, it's a matter of waiting for the bone to heal now," Redknapp said. "We'll see how it goes.

"We have a break of two weeks coming up after the Bolton game so that could be enough time to get him back playing after that international break."

Redknapp is also monitoring the progress of centre-back Jonathan Woodgate, who has not played this season due to a groin injury and is looking to avoid further surgery.

"He had the injection and feels a lot easier. We hope that does the trick rather than operating again," Redknapp said.

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  1. Spurs scored 5 without him at the weekend.
    Where will­ he play?

    From colin.g.williams, on Wed 30 Sep 12:58PM

  2. It was with great relief that Michael Dawson made his­ comeback to 1st team football last saturday and he got­ a well desreved standing ovation; let's hope he now­ stays fit.
    Once Woodgate also becomes available and­ with the acquisition of Bassong, it may be time to tell­ King that, if he can't give us a full season, then­ the best he can hope for is to become a­ 'super-sub'.

    From mambles, on Wed 30 Sep 11:43AM

  3. Can't wait to see him playing again. Any team in­ the world would be a far lesser threat with him­ sidelined. Hope it all heals well Luka.

    From SCOTT, on Tue 29 Sep 7:10PM
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    OH my gosh! this is interesting

    From Herbert, on Tue 29 Sep 3:50PM
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