Ex-Toon and Chelsea star Babayaro laid low by malaria after trial at Portsmouth

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In hospital: Celestine Babayaro during his days with Newcastle United.

Manager Harry Redknapp told the Portsmouth News: 'It's awful for the lad. He's got malaria at the moment after picking it up while back home.

'He didn't feel that great last week but he did alright.

'We have done a lot of physical training and he performed okay.

'But he's not with us at the moment. He's in a Chelsea hospital recovering.

'For his own sake, I hope he recovers. We wish the lad all the best.

'Nothing will be happening on the football front at the moment.

'We have just got to wait for him to get better - and I really hope he does.'

Both Lomana LuaLua and Ayegbeni Yakubu suffered from the same illness during their time at Fratton Park.