Bellamy Hopes For Christmas Return
By Matthew Jones
October 21 2003
Striker Craig Bellamy is hoping to return to action in December. He has flown over to the USA and faces a 6th knee operation, but Alan Shearer underwent surgery for the exact same reasons under the same circumstances and he was back in action after two months...
Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy could well be back in action for The Magpies’ before Christmas, claim reports!
Reports have recently suggested that the Welsh international will have “no chance” of playing again this year and could face being sidelined until early February at least, following his latest knee operation to cure a chronic tendonitis problem.
HOWEVER, Bellamy's surgery will take place on his left knee - which is not the one operated on 16 months ago.
Alan Shearer underwent the same operation for the same problem in identical circumstances back in December 2000 and was back in action less than two months later – which is what Bellamy is hoping for.
If everything goes to plan, we could see Bellamy playing some part in Newcastle's December season, beginning with a game at Charlton on 20th December.