From sublime hype to ridiculous and predictable reality. Yes, Becks LA Galaxy debut, set to be against Chelsea this Saturday, is in doubt due to a swollen ankle. Amazing what £250m will buy you these days.
Galaxy head coach Frank Yallop said of Beckham: ‘He’s not done too much the last two days. His ankle is quite swollen but we hope it recovers quickly and he can have some part in Saturday’s game.’
Despite a weekend of massage and treatment, Beckham could not take a full part in the Galaxy’s open training session at the Home Depot Center yesterday. Perhaps he’s afraid to play against the Chelsea boys, some of whom have reportedly been texting him with messages along the lines of ‘We’re gonna sort you Becks!’