Source: Daily_Mail
Lennon faces World Cup heartache as Tottenham star aggravates groin injury
Aaron Lennon's World Cup hopes could be in jeopardy after the Tottenham winger suffered an injury setback that will see him sidelined for at least another month.[LNB]The 22-year-old tore more fibres in his groin - which has kept him out of action since December - when training with the youth team on Saturday.[LNB]An MRI scan revealed the tear on Monday, and Lennon was due to have an ultrasound scan on Tuesday to reveal the full extent of the damage.[LNB] Setback: Aaron Lennon (right) will definitely miss England duty next week[LNB]Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp said: 'It's been a bit of an ongoingsaga. He was close to getting fit but just had a bit of a setback. Itshouldn't put him back too much from were he was.[LNB]'The first diagnosis was that he could be back in four to five weeksbut you never know with groin problems. They can take time but he's hada couple of little setbacks. [LNB]'As long as he gets back and get enough match action for Tottenham, the World Cup will follow.[LNB]'He's worked hard on the training ground, so another little setbackis not what he wants, but he'll get on with it and he'll come back and,when he does, he'll be as good as ever.'[LNB] Hot Spurs: Lennon has been on fine form for Tottenham[LNB]Lennon had originally targeted Spurs' fourth round FA Cup clash onJanuary 23 against his old club Leeds to return to first-team actionbut, a month on, the winger is no closer to a comeback.[LNB]Even if he is fit by the beginning of April, the player will havejust a month to impress England manager Fabio Capello, and is anotoriously slow starter when it comes to rediscovering his form.[LNB]The recent form of David Bentley, who has taken Lennon's place inthe team, also means the England candidate is not assured of regaininghis place straight away.[LNB]Redknapp said: 'Aaron is a fantastic player but David Bentley hasbeen great. He's come into the team and been in great form for us. Hebalances us up well and I have been really pleased with him.'[LNB] Absentee: Ledley King is also sidelined by injury[LNB]There was more injury woe for the Spurs boss as he revealed LedleyKing will miss Wednesday's FA Cup replay against Bolton with a tornmuscle. [LNB]The central defender, who has persistent problems with his rightknee, has suffered a series of small injuries this season owing to thelimited training he is able to do between matches.[LNB]Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate has already seen his season ruined by a groin problem that club staff struggled to cure.[LNB]The 30-year-old has turned to New York Knicks physio Dave Hancock in a desperate bid to find a solution.[LNB] Taking his chance: David Bentley has impressed[LNB] Fabio set to hand Birmingham keeper Joe Hart a starting role against EgyptTHE LIST: Top 50 English players who should be on Fabio Capello's radarLennon losing battle for Wigan clash and faces race against time for EnglandSpurs, Liverpool, Man City or Villa? The lowdown on the race for fourth placeTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
