Modric set for swift Spurs comeback as Redknapp eyes Portsmouth clash

29 September 2009 15:50
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is hopeful of having Croatia playmaker Luka Modric back from his fractured right fibula after the international break.   Modric suffered the injury during the victory over Birmingham last month and has missed four matches - but the World Cup qualifiers in October allows the 24-year-old extra time to recover.   After missing this Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton, Modric could be in contention for the clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on October 17.   'He's coming along okay, it's a matter of waiting for the bone to heal now,' Redknapp said. 'We'll see how it goes. We have a break of two weeks coming up after the Bolton game so that could be enough time to get him back playing after that international break.' Redknapp is also monitoring the progress of centre-back Jonathan Woodgate, who has not played this season due to a groin injury and is looking to avoid further surgery. 'He had the injection and feels a lot easier. We hope that does the trick rather than operating again,' Redknapp said.  

Source: Daily_Mail