Curbs stays upbeat as Bellamy set for latest op

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The striker, who has already had a hernia operation this season but is still feeling pain, will be out for six weeks.

"I certainly haven't ruled him out for the rest of the season. We've given him rest but that hasn't cured the problem so the operation is the next step," said Curbishley, who received better news that Kieron Dyer is progressing ahead of schedule as he recovers from a broken leg.

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Under the knife: Alan Curbishley hopes Bellamy (left) will return before the end of the season

West Ham United physio George Cooper said: "Craig has been absolutely brilliant. Everything he has done has got him back to almost being ready and there is a feeling that if he carries on with slight symptoms they are likely to get worse rather than better.

"The symptoms have to go. The operation will complement the excellent work he has done before and that should be the last bit he needs before continuing his strengthening."