Spurs' Giovani gets injury boost

Tottenham's Mexico international forward Giovani dos Santos has been boosted by the news that he will not require surgery on an ankle sprain.

The 19-year-old picked up the injury in training last week and it was feared he could face a long spell out of action.

But he had the damage examined under anaesthetic on Tuesday and was told he could be back in action within a month.

"Giovani will begin his rehabilitation and is expected to be sidelined for up to four weeks," said a Spurs statement.

Spurs boss Redknapp is keen for the youngster to return to fitness as soon as possible, and said before the specialist's examination: "Hopefully the outcome will be positive so he can return sooner rather than later.

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"I've not had a chance to work with him yet. Everyone says he's a real talent and his record suggests that's so."

Giovani, who has four caps for Mexico, made 28 appearances for Barcelona last season before his summer move to Tottenham for around £4.7m.

So far he has played nine times for Spurs, but has yet to score.

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