Modric blow for Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur's midfielder Luka Modric will be out for around two weeks after having his appendix removed.

The club confirmed on Wednesday morning that the Croatia international underwent surgery on Tuesday night, meaning he could now miss the Champions League last-16 first leg at AC Milan on 15th February.
He will also sit out Wednesday night's Barclays Premier League match at Blackburn Rovers and will be unavailable for Saturday's home encounter with Bolton Wanderers and the following weekend's trip to Sunderland.

Acute Appendicitis

Tottenham said in a statement: "Luka Modric has undergone surgery to remove his appendix.

"The Croatia midfielder was diagnosed with acute appendicitis after contacting our medical staff complaining of abdominal discomfort.
"He is likely to be sidelined for around two weeks."
The 25-year-old has been in sparkling form for Spurs for the past few months and his loss is a huge blow for manager Harry Redknapp, who is already without key midfielders Gareth Bale (back) and Tom Huddlestone (ankle).
Redknapp has even bigger problems in defence, with Younes Kaboul yesterday undergoing surgery on a knee injury and captain Ledley King also set to go under the knife, while Michael Dawson is suspended after he was sent off at Fulham on Sunday.