Concern over Spurs backline

26 September 2010 11:00
Harry Redknapp looks set to have defensive problems for Wednesday`s Champions League clash against Dutch side FC Twente at White Hart Lane. 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. Fullback 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 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