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Premier League: QPR boss Harry Redknapp admits Bobby Zamora needs special treatment

Image: Bobby Zamora: Special fitness regime at QPR

Harry Redknapp admits he can only use use Bobby Zamora sparingly because of the QPR striker's chronic hip problems.

Rangers boss Redknapp hailed the 33-year-old's resolve in recent weeks but he says it is an on-going battle to keep him in action as long as possible.

"Bobby has been very important for us," said Redknapp. "After about 60 to 65 minutes he has to come off, but when he's on the pitch he has been outstanding.

"We were bringing him off the bench to start with, but we've reversed it and started him recently. He's been captain and great in the dressing room, I couldn't be more pleased with Bobby.

Bobby has been very important for us
Harry Redknapp

"He's got his hip but he manages it and when he plays he's been great and his attitude has been first class."

Redknapp managed to help Ledley King through persistent knee problems at Tottenham, and conceded Rangers medics have implemented a similar regime for Zamora.

"Ledley didn't train at all to be fair," said Redknapp. "To think he didn't train one day and then play 90 minutes was unbelievable.

"It does take Bobby a few days to recover after a game, so it's always on how he feels. He's as good as anybody at doing what he does, holding the ball up and bringing people into play."

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