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David Beckham says it’s unlikely he will play in Europe on loan this season

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 
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Galaxy midfielder David Beckham says it’s unlikely he will play on loan in Europe again this season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles’ tendon that sidelined him for nearly six months.

In an interview posted on FIFA.com, says he is focusing on his fitness and doesn’t think he’ll be playing in Europe once the MLS season closes.

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“Physically I need to get myself back in order after a very long time out of the game,” Beckham said. “I can’t say for sure [about playing on loan], but I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.”

Beckham, who tore his Achilles’ tendon while playing on loan with AC Milan in March, returned to the Galaxy lineup against the Columbus Crew on Sept. 11. After making two substitute appearances, he played the full 90 minutes against the New York Red Bulls last week.

-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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