Spurs' injury curse strikes again! Bassong the latest defender on sick list

Tottenham are facing a defensive crisis ahead of their game with Manchester United on Saturday after Sebastien Bassong limped off on his Cameroon debut. With Harry Redknapp's other central defensive options Michael Dawson and Jonathan Woodgate also injured and Ledley King a permanent doubt due to his knee, the Spurs boss could be forced to turn to Vedran Corluka and even Tom Huddlestone against the champions. Tottenham have made a flying start to the season having won four out of four Premier League games but that record is sure to be put to the test by Wayne Rooney and United at White Hart Lane. Bassong was brought in to ease the club's worries at centre-half but now even the £8million former Newcastle man looks set to join the list of crocks. And with the transfer window now firmly closed Redknapp will have to patch up his defence with other members of the current Spurs squad.

Source: Daily_Mail