The 22-year-old Spurs and England winger, who sustained the initial groin injury during the game against West Ham at the end of December, had looked set for an imminent return to first team action having resumed training.
However, he has sustained another tear to his groin whilst training and will therefore be sidelined for a prolonged spell.
"'He was close to getting fit, but has had a bit of a setback," manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed.
"At first the diagnosis was he could be back in four or five weeks but you never know with these groin problems, they can take time and he has had a couple of setbacks.
"Aaron has worked hard to get fit but every time seems to have a little problem there.
"He has had a scan and has just torn a couple fibres away apparently. It is difficult and has been dragging on a long time. We will just have to wait and see.
"Aaron is low when he is not playing, and is working hard out on the training ground with the fitness coach, is in the medical room getting his treatment, trying to get himself fit.
"Another little setback is not what he wanted but he will get on with it.
"Hopefully, it will get sorted out and he will be back soon."
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