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Defoe's groin operation on hold

27 Aug 2010 - 12:40:12

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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed that Jermain Defoe's groin surgery has been put on hold.

Redknapp previously claimed the England striker would miss the upcoming Euro 2012 double-header with Bulgaria and Switzerland as he needed to go under the knife to cure a niggling problem.

Defoe was believed to be playing through the pain barrier during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League play-off victory over Young Boys.

The striker scored against the Swiss side and afterwards informed Redknapp that he was no longer feeling the effects of the problem.

That led the Spurs boss to suggest the surgery could be reviewed and Redknapp has now confirmed that a decision is now on hold until after Saturday's Premier League meeting with Wigan Athletic.

Should he report no problem then Defoe could also be available for England's two upcoming games.

"Now he feels okay so we'll see how he is tomorrow and if there's no pain, he won't have to have the op," said Redknapp.

"But if he feels it, we will get the op done.

"It's been put on hold. It was definitely going to happen, it was all booked in for this coming Tuesday, but now he feels okay so there's a chance it may not happen."