Corluka could return within weeks

17 February 2011 19:30
Tottenham have confirmed that Vedran Corluka suffered a sprained ankle from Mathieu Flamini's horror tackle and should be back in full training in a "few weeks". Corluka had to be carried off on a stretcher in the second half of Spurs' 1-0 win over AC Milan in the San Siro on Tuesday after being hit with a late two-footed sliding challenge from the Frenchman. A Tottenham statement read: "Vedran Corluka will remain immobilised in a protective boot for the next four days after a scan determined that he had sprained part of his ankle joint capsule following a challenge from Mathieu Flamini during Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first-leg victory over AC Milan. "Following a clinical examination by a foot and ankle specialist this afternoon, it has been recommended that Vedran make a gradual return to training starting next week. "Should the Croatia international feel no ill effects of the injury during his gradual return to training then he should be back in full training in a few weeks."

Source: PA