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Spurs suffer Modric setback

19 Nov 2008 - 11:10:10

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that playmaker Luka Modric could be sidelined for two weeks by a groin injury sustained in the 2-1 defeat at Fulham.

The 23-year-old Croatia international has struggled to make his mark at White Hart Lane since his £16.6million arrival from Dinamo Zagreb, but had shown better form in recent weeks.

However, Modric lasted only 45 minutes of the weekend loss at Craven Cottage and now faces a short spell on the sidelines.

A statement from Spurs read: "An MRI scan has revealed that Luka Modric has suffered a partially torn groin muscle.

"The Croatia international was forced off with the injury at half-time in Saturday's match with Fulham and is expected to be sidelined for up to two weeks."

Spurs' new manager, Harry Redknapp, had recently backed Modric to be a key figure in his side's bid to move away from the wrong end of the Premier League table.

He commented: "Modric could be a real star at this club, like he showed against England at Wembley for Croatia last year.

"He has that amazing football brain. We've got to get him on the ball, as he can open things up for you."