Gio suffers injury setback

02 October 2009 20:53
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Giovani dos Santos is set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines.[LNB] The Mexican playmaker injured his ankle during Spurs' recent 5-1 Carling Cup victory at Deepdale.[LNB]The game represented a rare opportunity for the youngster to impress during a largely disappointing spell at White Hart Lane.[LNB]Having also recently shone for his country in crucial 2010 World Cup qualifiers, Dos Santos was hoping that he could start holding down a regular role under Redknapp.[LNB]The Tottenham chief admits he has been impressed by the former Barcelona ace of late and is disappointed to have seen the 20-year-old ruled out of his immediate plans.[LNB]"He is going to be out for a good few weeks unfortunately," Redknapp told the club's official website.[LNB]"He came back and was in good form and showed a good attitude and looked nice and sharp so this is a setback." [LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports