Tuesday, 18th March, 2014
Tottenham Hotspur look set to have a central defensive crisis when they visit Benfica on Thursday evening.
Tim Sherwood's men face a tough task at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, with a 3-1 first leg deficit to overcome after Benfica dominated the encounter at White Hart Lane last week.
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Sherwood has promised that Spurs will give their all to plot a path to the Europa League quarter-finals, but according to the Press Association, they are likely to have to do so without the services of a recognised centre-back.
Spurs currently have Vlad Chiriches and Michael Dawson sidelined through injury, while Jan Vertonghen is suspended for the clash.
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Younes Kaboul is struggling with injury too, having only taken part in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal after undergoing a late fitness test.
Should Kaboul not be available, Spurs may have to deploy midfielder Sandro as a centre-back.
Full-back Kyle Walker is also doubtful for the Benfica game with a groin niggle.
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