The former Chelsea and Leeds United striker received an injury in 2002 that meant only 25% of his blood was flowing through an artery in his right leg Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said he could have ended up an amputee when he was a footballer (Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Ray Burmiston)

Strictly star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 's cha-cha-chances on the hit show will be tested as he is haunted by horror leg injuries. ‌

The former Chelsea and Leeds United striker revealed he was even told by docs that he was "extremely lucky" that he did not end up an amputee. Jimmy, 53, said the freak knock happened in 2002 in the run-up to the Blues losing to Arsenal in the FA Cup final - a game he played in unaware his leg was in danger. ‌

He explained : "A few weeks before the final I received an

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