Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas admits injury problems for Scott Parker.

Parker is adding to Tottenham's problems with a torn achilles, which is likely to need surgery and keep him out for up to six weeks.

Villas-Boas said: "There might be a small tear on his achilles. We are evaluating the situation regarding a potential operation.

"It depends on our situation to have his surgery sorted as quickly as possible. That's what we are trying to work on."