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The star striker joins a long list of players on the sidelines as Spurs struggle to get their Premier League campaign out of the blocks.

Ruled out: Berbatov, seen here on the opening day, has endured a unexpedtedly frustrating start to the new season

"We've had a couple more blows," Tottenham manager Martin Jol told the official club website.

"Younes Kaboul will be out for the next three or four weeks with the hamstring injury he suffered against Everton, that's a real kick in the teeth and Dimitar Berbatov has a groin problem. It's an old problem and he will now visit a specialist in Germany. He will be out for a couple of weeks."

There is some positive news for the beleaguered boss, however, as he added: "Gareth Bale is looking better. Our medical team have also told me that Young-Pyo Lee is up to 85 per cent fitness and that will soon be 100 per cent.