Redknapp: Lennon World Cup hopes in balance
Reuters - Sunday 14 March 2010, 17:08
LONDON - Aaron Lennon's World Cup hopes
are in the balance after Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry
Redknapp said the England winger was still five weeks away from
a return.
Lennon, whose form up until December appeared to have
cemented his place in Fabio Capello's squad, is making slow
progress in his recovery from a groin injury.
"I hope he's going to be OK. I hope he'll play for us
before the end of the season. He's desperate to get fit,"
Redknapp told the BBC on Sunday.
"It must be frustrating for Aaron. We just can't get him
right. He's been back to the specialist. We're taking our time
again, building up his strength in the groin area.
"He could suddenly see a bit of light and come back and if
he does then he could be ready (for the World Cup). Four or five
weeks, we'll have to wait and see."
Lennon last played on December 28.
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