Concern Over Spurs Backline

The Tottenham boss lost William Gallas on Friday when he tore a groin muscle in training, Ledley King has groin and knee problems, Younes Kaboul has a hamstring injury and Michael Dawson is a long-term casualty.

Full-back Benoit Assou Ekotto also has a knee problem.

It leaves him again likely to have to depend on Vedran Corluka and Sebastien Bassong in central defence after they put in a shaky display in Saturday`s 1-0 defeat against West Ham at Upton Park.

Speaking after the game, Redknapp admitted: "We looked a bit open at the back, didn't look solid, but it was not our normal back four.

"The last 15 minutes we were all over the shop."

Source: PA

Source: PA