Source: Daily_Mail
Cole's World Cup boost for Capello as injured Hammers star avoids knee op
Carlton Cole will not have surgery on his damaged right knee ligament, meaning he will be sidelined for weeks rather than months and his World Cup hopes are alive . [LNB]It was feared the West Ham and England striker, 26, would need an operation after twisting his knee in a challenge with Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen on Saturday.[LNB]Indeed, the news comes as a major sigh of relief for Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola in his battle to keep the cash-strapped east London club in the Premier League this term.[LNB] Looking up: Carlton Cole does not require surgery on his injured knee and won't miss months of action as initially feared[LNB]West Ham sit just one place above the drop zone and face a difficult test against champions Manchester United this weekend at Upton Park , where they have only won two games this season.[LNB] Cole in World Cup limbo as West Ham face anxious wait over injury verdictWest Ham coming to terms with the fact the defender Upson will be soldWEST HAM UNITED FC
