King concern for Redknapp

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    Spurs defender continues to struggle with injury

    Last updated: 11th March 2011   Subscribe to RSS Feed

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    Harry Redknapp has admitted he fears for Ledley King’s future with Tottenham as the centre-back continues to struggle with injury.

    A well-documented knee condition means that the 30-year-old is not able to train as normal with his team-mates.

    The former England international, who has not played for Spurs since 16th October, was a surprise inclusion on the bench for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash with AC Milan following a recent groin problem.

    But Redknapp has suggested that the talented defender was not 100 per cent fit and that his recent setbacks are linked to his inability to maintain his overall fitness levels on the training field.

    “He’s got a problem with his groin and I’m not sure, really,” the Spurs boss said. “I took a gamble with him on Wednesday night, but I don’t know.

    More difficult

    “He’s got away with not training all week and playing on Saturday but I think it’s starting to catch up on him now. You can’t keep doing that for ever, you have to train.

    “It’s crazy that you can not train once all week and then come in on a Saturday and be the best player.

    “Now he’s finding it more difficult – suddenly he’s starting to pick up a few more injures.

    “We’re just keeping our fingers crossed for him and Jonathan Woodgate, because they’re two fantastic centre-halves.

    “We’re lucky that Michael Dawson has been brilliant and William Gallas has come in for us and done a great job for us as well.”

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