Luka Modric back in action ahead of Tottenham's home game against Wolves

08 December 2009 10:11
Modric suffered a fracture to his right fibula in the 2-1 win over Birmingham in September in a challenge with Lee Bowyer.[LNB]He was originally given eight weeks to return but has suffered complications and only recently returned to light training with Tottenham's youth team.[LNB] Related ArticlesCeltic prepare loan move for Robbie KeaneDefoe joins list of weekend penalty missesRedknapp bemoans defendingHarry Redknapp eyes top-four finishEverton v Tottenham Hotspur: match previewFootball agents go where even the best players fear to treadHowever, the 24 year-old is set to feature in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the club's training ground.[LNB]If Modric gets through the game manager Harry Redknapp is hopeful he could feature against Wolves at White Hart Lane on Saturday.[LNB]And the 24 year-old is hoping to win his race against time to be fit for the Premier League clash with struggling Wolves at White Hart Lane on Saturday.[LNB]His return could be timely after fellow midfielder Wilson Palacios suffered an injury during Saturday night's 2-2 draw at Everton.[LNB]Palacios was cleared to travel back from Liverpool with the team after visiting hospital as a precaution following the rib injury.[LNB]The midfielder will be assessed over the course of the week to determine his availability for the weekend fixture against Wolves.[LNB]Meanwhile, Tottenham are understood to be giving a trial to Real Sociedad goal keeper Asier Riesgo. If he impresses, the 26-year-old could be signed as cover for Carlo Cudicini, who is expected to miss most of the season after injuring his pelvic and breaking his wrists in a motorcycle accident.[LNB]

Source: Telegraph