Injury KO: Dawson was carried off during the first half in the FA Cup win against Stevenage

‘It’s a big blow for Michael. He’s a great guy, fantastic professional. You want Michael in the team and around the place.’

Team-mat Emmanuel Adebayor reacted to the news on Twitter, posting: 'Sad news re Michael Dawson.Wish U speedy recovery mate.We're going 2 push hard for u for the rest of the season and hope 2 bring home FA Cup'.

Redknapp is now reduced in his defensive options with persistent doubts over chronic-knee sufferer Ledley King and fellow veteran defender Williams Gallas just returning from a spell on the sidelines.

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