Source: Team_Talk
Redknapp has faith in Defoe
Harry Redknapp is willing to give Jermain Defoe the chance to revive his Tottenham career, insisting the striker could have a 'big season'. [LNB] Defoe has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane this summer after scoring just four Premier League goals last term in a campaign which was hindered by injury. [LNB]However, after seeing the 28-year-old visit a fitness coach in France and complete a strong pre-season, manager Redknapp still has the England international in his plans. [LNB]He told the Sunday People: "Jermain did not have the best time of things last season and had problems with injuries.[LNB]"He only scored four league goals and he is a 16-17 goal a season player, no question.[LNB]"But he has looked fit and he has looked really sharp in pre-season and a lot of that is down to his own efforts.[LNB]"He went over to France to see a fitness coach and that really does seem to have helped him a lot.[LNB]"I am looking for him to have a big season for Tottenham. He is really flying at the moment."[LNB]Spurs' opening Premier League encounter against Everton was postponed this weekend due to the London riots, meaning they will get their campaign underway with a Europa League play-off visit to Hearts on Thursday. [LNB]Redknapp is already facing an injury crisis ahead of the Edinburgh trip, with absentees in his midfield incurring a selection headache. [LNB]He added: "I'm struggling in that area. Jermaine Jenas is injured and so are Sandro, Steven Pienaar and Tom Huddlestone.[LNB]"At the moment, I think only Luka Modric is fit to play in midfield. On top of that William Gallas and Ledley King are also out."
