Spurs' Luka Modric breaks leg against Birmingham, forcing Harry Redknapp into the transfer market

30 August 2009 10:18
Harry Redknapp will be forced into the transfer market after Spurs' influential playmaker Luka Modric suffered a broken leg in Saturday's win over Birmingham.[LNB]The Croatia international was substituted in the 49th minute of the 2-1 victoryand underwent tests which confirmed the break.[LNB]A statement on Spurs' website read: 'X-rays have determined that Luka Modric sustained a fracture to his right fibula during Saturday's victory over Birmingham City at White Hart Lane.'[LNB] Down and out: Modric [LNB] [LNB]The club gave no indication of how long the player would be sidelined for.[LNB]Modric has been one of the stars of Tottenham's 100 per cent startto the season, which has put them second in the table behind Chelseaafter four games.[LNB]After the upcoming international break, Spurs face a home game against champions Manchester United and a trip to Chelsea.[LNB] Tottenham Hotspur 2 Birmingham 1: Aaron Lennon has last laugh for Spurs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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