Harry Redknapp’s problem at the back
Posted Thursday, October 20, 2011 by The Sun
DON'T LOOK BACK ... Harry Redknapp
TOTTENHAM'S defensive injury crisis is not the only thing that has left Harry Redknapp feeling a bit stretched.
The Spurs boss has a few problems of his own at the back — after joining in with his squad's yoga sessions.
'Arry, 64, who has just two fit centre-backs for tonight's Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan, admitted: "I don't know what I was doing but it wasn't very good. The teacher tried to get my leg up and I couldn't do it.
"So she lifted it and I felt my back go. I had sciatica for the next three nights, so I went missing when they did it this week."
The Tottenham boss introduced yoga and pilates after goalkeeper Brad Friedel started bringing his own yoga guru to training once a week.
Redknapp said: "I thought if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for all the lads. Brad's 40 and looks fantastic and he swears by it.
"Ryan Giggs is also into it big-time, apparently, and it certainly has kept him in good shape."
Ledley King's groin injury in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Newcastle leaves Younes Kaboul and Sabastien Bassong as Spurs' only fit centre-backs.
Kaboul is set to be rested tonight, so Jake Livermore — who played in midfield at St James' Park — is in line to partner Bassong at the back.
Striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is also set to play against his countrymen.
Redknapp said: "Pav hasn't shown enough to be in the team at the moment but he is technically a fantastic player."
LIKELY LINE-UP: Cudicini, Walker, Livermore, Bassong, Rose, Lennon, Carroll, Sandro, Townsend, Giovani , Pavlyuchenko.
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