Much was made of Harry Redknapp’s absence last night in Russia as Tottenham succumbed to a 1-0 loss against Rubin Kazan and looks as if the 64-year-old is set to miss the next couple of weeks.
Speaking to The Sun, Redknapp said that the doctor had advised him to rest “for a couple of weeks” as he looks set to miss out on our next London derby against Fulham at the weekend but said of his two week absence “That’s handy because after this weekend we have a break for international matches coming up anyway.” and whilst the operation has been needed for sometime, it was done quickly after he suffered chest pains at home.
Although Redknapp would have been resting last night there is no doubt that he would have kept up to date with the fixture and would have some cause for concern although he will be buoyed by the return of William Gallas and Steven Pienaar who both battled through the game and their injuries didn’t seem to return or show signs of trouble.
With Kevin Bond set to take charge again on Sunday, reports are suggesting that Harry Redknapp will pick the side and reinstate Brad Friedel although Carlo Cudicini was the sole reason we didn’t lose by further goals in Russia, pulling of magnificent saves that will have Heurelho Gomes wondering just how he is going to force his way into the side.