Beckham’s debut will likely be delayed

David Beckham’s Galaxy debut on Saturday could be put on hold due to an injured ankle.

According to the Los Angeles Times, “David Beckham’s injured ankle is still giving him trouble, so he could sit out Saturday’s game against Chelsea. But the pressures on the Galaxy are immense, what with tickets having been sold on the assumption that Beckham will play and with ESPN planning extensive, almost extravagant, 19-camera coverage of the England midfielder’s eagerly awaited debut. Alexi Lalas, the Galaxy’s president and general manager, said at the All-Star game that outside pressures from television, sponsors and the like would not factor into the final decision on whether Beckham would make an appearance.”