Tottenham's Steven Pienaar set for groin operation

ShareTottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar is set to go under the knife when he returns from international duty with South Africa.The Bafana Bafana captain, 29, will undergo surgery on a groin injury he has been struggling with for months.Pienaar, who joined Spurs from Everton in January, has put off the operation until after Sunday's game against Egypt. Groin op: Steven Pienaar will go under the knifeThe former Ajax and Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who also has a thigh complaint, said: 'The injury has been giving me lots of problems over the last few months.'I've decided to go for the operation after the international.' Spurs and Liverpool target Downing admits uncertainty over Villa futureGoing nowhere! Redknapp will block bids for Spurs stars Modric and BaleAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion  Explore more:Places: Egypt, South Africa

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