West Ham's Alex Song earmarks Tottenham trip for return from injury

Comeback: Alex Song has set his sights on a return after the international break
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James Olley13 November 2015

Alex Song insists he is wary of returning to first team football too soon but believes he could be ready for West Ham’s clash with Tottenham on Sunday week.

The 28-year-old is yet to feature for the Hammers this season after returning to the club on a second loan spell from Barcelona.

Song underwent ankle surgery in the summer but stepped up his recovery by playing for an hour in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Crystal Palace at Upton Park on Wednesday.

And Song said: “I don't want to rush, which is why we've taken the time to come back step-by-step. On Wednesday I played 60 minutes, that's one step, and now I have a couple of weeks to try and build my fitness.

“I know it won't be easy because I've been out for a long time, but I need to come back to the game so I'm looking forward to it.

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“I was happy with the way I played and the way I moved. I need some time to come back, but the way it went on Wednesday made me happy.

“We play Tottenham and Man Utd in the next few weeks and I have to be ready. I'll work very hard in the next few weeks to be ready for those games.”

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