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Tottenham boss counts the cost of lengthy injury list

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was left with more injuries following the goalless draw with Manchester United. A calf tear affects Jermaine Jenas and a back injury will see Jonathan Woodgate visit a specialist.

"Apparently he had a back problem when he signed here so he needs to see a specialist," said Redknapp. "The club doctor said it was the type of injury he had when he came here. Jenas has a tear in his calf."

"Every manager says their squad is stretched but if I hadn't brought the five back that were cast aside when I came here, we'd be desperate," said the Spurs boss. "We need some cover when we have injuries. You need a squad.

"Those five aren't in the UEFA Cup squad so I've got kids out of the youth team because you have to have so many homegrown players in your squad."

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