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Berbatov ruled out

Tottenham's nightmare start to the season has got worse after it was confirmed that star striker Dimitar Berbatov will miss this weekend's clash against Derby with a groin injury.

The Bulgarian joins summer recruit Younes Kaboul on the sidelines as part of a growing Spurs injury list, and their absences come at the worst possible time after the London club opened their FA Premier League campaign with two defeats.

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

Of his other injuries Jol added: "Gareth Bale is looking better.

"Our medical team have also told me that Young-Pyo Lee is up to 85% fitness and that will soon be 100 per cent."

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