Tottenham Hotspur’s striker Jermain Defoe suffered a muscle injury, aggravating an ankle problem, and is expected to miss the next two matches, potentially extending to the return leg against Basel. Manager André Villas-Boas acknowledged Defoe’s significance to the team and emphasized the importance of Emmanuel Adebayor, even though the Togolese striker has faced criticism for his lower goal-scoring output this season.
DEFOE STILL INJURED: VILLAS-BOAS RELIES ON ADEBAYOR!
