by Wendy Wan
David Beckham is set to miss this years World Cup in South Africa after suffering a torn achilles tendon during the final minutes of AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Chiveo Verona on Sunday.
Beckhams surgeon has confirmed that it will take a minimum of 4 months to recover from his injury, ruling him out of the World Cup which begins in less than 3 months. The 34-year old will be flying out to Finland later today to have an operation.
England manager Fabio Capello said “it looks like he is out of the World Cup” in a statement he issued, adding that,”David is a great professional and have worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup, so missing it will be a big blow.”
His injury raises question about whether his international career is over, after 17 goals and 115 appearances, second in English history, behind goal keeper Peter Shilton’s 125 matches.
In a statement to The Sun, Beckahms spokesperson said the footballer is “devasted by the injury.” Adding, “he’s fearful of what it would mean for his World Cup hopes.”
Edinburgh Napier News will be speaking to one of Scotlands leading sports medicine physician Dr Harry Burnett about Beckhams latest injury, look out for the interview at edinburghnapiernews.podbean.com.
