Jonathan Woodgate's injury jinx strikes again in Tottenham friendly
Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by theguardian.com
• Calf problem rules defender out of Real Madrid first leg
• 'It's a real blow to him and the club,' says Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp, the Tottenham manager, said of the injury to Jonathan Woodgate, pictured: 'It’s not good news –a real blow to him and the club.'
Jonathan Woodgate's injury jinx has struck again after he limped off with a calf problem during a Tottenham Hotspur friendly and he will miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Harry Redknapp, the Tottenham manager, told the Sun: "It's not good news –a real blow to him and the club.
"He had been training well recently and I was hoping to feature him against Real next week.
"He'll still travel with us as part of the squad. Real is his old club and this match means so much to him."
Woodgate looks increasingly unlikely to earn a fresh contract at Tottenham, where his deal expires at the end of the season.
Tom Huddlestone made his comeback in Spurs's 2-1 friendly win over Barnet after injuring an ankle in November.
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