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Harry hints at Gilberto exit

19 Dec 2008 - 08:09:33

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Brazilian defender Gilberto seems certain to be leaving Tottenham next month after producing an inept display in Thursday's UEFA Cup draw with Spartak Moscow.

The 32-year-old, who was making only his second start of the season, gifted the opening goal to the Russian side before being substituted at half-time.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp said after watching his side hit back from two goals down to draw 2-2 and win a place in Friday's draw for the knockout stage of the competition: "He was quite happy to come off. There's not really a way back for him here.

"The boy doesn't want to play here. He's a nice guy but just doesn't feel confident playing here."

On the game, Redknapp added: "We gave two bad goals away, we played that badly. It gave them a lift and they suddenly looked dangerous but we showed character to get back at them.

"I'd have been bothered if we'd gone out because I don't want to lose. I just put the best team out I could. The UEFA Cup's now on the backburner.

"My plan was to take (Luka) Modric off at half-time and now he's ended up with a tight hamstring. (Aaron) Lennon has a tight groin and they could be struggling for the weekend."