Rafael van der Vaart

Harry Redknapp says Rafael van der Vaart will miss Sunday’s game at Stevenage due to his calf injury, and the Dutchman is also a doubt for next weekend’s north London derby at the Emirates.

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However, the Spurs boss has announced that he will name "a very strong team" for the fifth-round FA Cup tie and has hinted that Ryan Nelsen could make his first start for the club at Boro's Broadhall Way.

"I've got one or two who I'd like to play," said Redknapp. "Ryan Nelsen's come in and the lads have said he's trained really well this week.

"I've always been a big fan of his, he's a great competitor, so he's a player that I'd like to try to get a game into this week.

"Other than that there wont be too many changes, it will be a very strong team. We havent got that many spare players around outside of the first-team group - we've got a few out on loan and a few out injured.

"Rafa's still injured, I'm not sure if hell be fit for Arsenal. We'll see how he is again next week, but he definitely wouldn't be fit to play this week.

"William [Gallas] is not fit, he's one or two weeks away. Younes [Kaboul] is going to come out today [to train]. He's had a problem with his knee.

"Unfortunately Tom Huddlestone, who I think is a fantastic player, is having another operation on his ankle so hes out for the season, so we wish him well."

Sandro is also expected to miss Sunday's cup tie at Stevenage due to a calf strain - but it is hoped that the Brazilian will be available to face Arsenal.

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