William Gallas and Gareth Bale suffer Tottenham injury scares

16 March 2011 10:55
Harry Redknapp was left reeling on Tuesday by the news that defender William Gallas faces up to a month on the sidelines after picking a a knock in training - and there was a scare for winger Gareth Bale.[LNB]Gallas, who has enjoyed exceptional form of late, sustained a hamstring injury and Tottenham boss Redknapp is waiting to discover the extent of the blow.[LNB]The 33-year-old Frenchman, who Spurs signed from rivals Arsenal on a free transfer last summer, was immediately sent for a scan but the club are awaiting the results before learning how long the centre-half will be out of action.[LNB] Injury blow: William Gallas could be out of action for a month after damaging his hamstring[LNB]'It's not good,' Redknapp told The Sun, admitting he does not know yet when Gallas will return fearing he could miss their Champions League quarter-final tie next month. [LNB]'William just pulled up and now we have to wait and see whether there's a tear.[LNB]'William's been in great form for us. If he's out for a long time it's a big blow for sure.'[LNB]Bale, meanwhile, was forced to finish Tuesday's session at the club's Spurs Lodge training ground in Essex after hurting his thigh.[LNB] Something to smile about: Bale suffered a knock to his thigh but should be fit to play West Ham on Saturday[LNB]The Wales international, who has not long returned from a six-week spell on the sidelines with a back problem, is expected to be fit and available for the visit of West Ham at White Hart Lane this Saturday, however.[LNB]Spurs are already without Wilson Palacios, who was ruled out for three weeks last weekend.[LNB]  Let's finish the year with one! Gomes thrives on great expectations at Spurs Palacios out for three weeks after Spurs midfielder undergoes knee op Jermain man as Mancini targets Spurs ace Defoe to 'replace' TevezAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: William Gallas, Gareth Bale, Wilson Palacios, Harry Redknapp Places: Wales

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