Beckham to Return to the Galaxy Later this Month

Right now, David Beckham is overseas keeping up on his fitness by training with the Hotspurs but the LA midfielder is expected to be back at the Galaxy later this month.

When asked about being concerned with David's absence, Captain Landon Donovan had this to say: "I would normally say yeah, but every year we’ve spent significant time without David, whether it’s been injuries or he’s been away. This team knows how to gel quickly and David conversely does a good job of coming into the team. The expectation is to have him back relatively soon.”

Just when Beckham is supposed to return is unknown, even to Galaxy officials. “He'll be back this month, the exact date we haven't finalized but he'll be back in February,” said Galaxy coach Bruce Arena.

Beckham’s only full season thus far has been 2008, the only one of his four full campaigns where he did not seek out a loan. After spending the first half of 2009 and 2010 with AC Milan, Beckham unsuccessfully sought out a loan to Spurs this January.

While the deal never materialized, Donovan said he would not expect Beckham to return with any negativity. “He has never been that kind of guy who is going to moan. When he’s here, he wants to play, he wants to win. I’m sure the day he gets back here he’s going to be ready to go.”

Meanwhile, Arena said Beckham’s offseason needs were met even if he isn’t around to start the preseason with the Galaxy. “One thing he needed was, he needed a break. He worked real hard just to get back on the field last year coming off his Achilles injury. I think he needed some time away from the game. Then he also needed a slow buildup into the season and I think he's getting that.”

In related news, the Galaxy will be unveiling their regular season schedule for 2011 on February 10th.

source: LA Galaxy