Source: Team_Talk
Dawson's devastated, admits Redknapp
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has spoken about the despair Michael Dawson felt after damaging ligaments in England's win over Bulgaria.[LNB] The Tottenham gaffer revealed that the defender was 'devastated' after suffering ankle and knee damage and is certain to miss the club's Champions League campaign this autumn.[LNB]The 26-year-old centre-half was carried off in the second half of the 4-0 win after falling awkwardly following an innocuous challenge.[LNB]Redknapp spoke with Dawson and revealed to the Sunday Mirror: "The boy is absolutely devastated. It is a massive blow for him and the club.[LNB]"I'd like to say something positive about the situation, but other than we initially thought it was a lot worse and he could be out for the season, what can I say?[LNB]"We have no idea what is going to take longer to heal, his ankle or his knee. But we are talking months, not weeks."[LNB]It was reported that Dawson had ruptured his cruciate ligaments and it was feared that he could be ruled out for the season, but Redknapp has allayed those fears.[LNB]"It couldn't have come at a worse time for us with crucial games coming thick and fast.[LNB]"I'm gutted for him at a time when he has quite rightly been given a chance to stake a claim for regular first-team football for England.[LNB]"As for Spurs, words fail me. He is the heartbeat and soul of this club.[LNB]"But thank God I went and got William Gallas on a free transfer. It's looking an even better deal now."
