Source: Daily_Mail
Tom Huddlestone out for up to three months: Spurs star to undergo ankle surgery
Tom Huddlestone will be ruled out for up to three months after opting to have an operation on a nagging ankle problem. [LNB]The Tottenham midfielder has had the injury for some time, and it worsened after last week's draw against Sunderland at White Hart Lane. [LNB]He sat out Saturday's win over Blackburn and asked to be left out of the England squad for tomorrow's game with France. [LNB]The 22-year-old hopes to be back in action for the second half of the season.[LNB] Injury blow: Huddlestone faces three months on the sidelines following surgery on his crocked ankle[LNB]Huddlestone has become a vital part of Harry Redknapp's midfield,captaining this season in the absence of Ledley King and Robbie Keane. [LNB]His control and passing range from in front of the central defendersbrings the best out of Tottenham's attack and new Brazilian Sandro, themost obvious replacement, has not yet proved he has adjusted to thetempo of English football. [LNB]In better news for Redknapp, Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe could be back for Saturday's derby at Arsenal. [LNB]Defoe has not played since injuring his ankle during England's winin Switzerland in September and Lennon has been out for two weeks sincestraining a hamstring in the win over Inter two weeks ago.[LNB] I won't quit Tottenham! Vedran Corluka dismisses exit talk despite lack of first-team football Gallas has perfect chance to win over Spurs doubters with return to EmiratesTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
