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Jermain Defoe is back - but Harry Redknapp is without key players for the trip to Sunderland.
Our top-scorer this term returns to the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury but Harry faces a headache in central defence and central midfield as he prepares for Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Unfortunately, the injury list again includes Tom Huddlestone, who is struggling with the ankle problem that kept him out for the best part of a month recently.
Michael Dawson is ruled out after an Achilles problem forced him out of the action against Portsmouth last weekend. Captain in recent weeks, 'Daws' has started the last 27 matches - a run where we've lost just four games in all competitions.
Vedran Corluka joins the defensive absentee list after he was also forced off early against Pompey with an ankle injury.
Ledley King is on his way back from a thigh problem but with him still out, it means Harry is without central defenders Ledley, Daws and long-term injured Jonathan Woodgate plus possible central defensive cover in Vedran and Tom.
"Michael picked up an Achilles injury last weekend and Tom Huddlestone's ankle has blown up again, so they are both out," reported Harry on Friday.
"Ledley is doing okay, he's not available but he's getting there. Hopefully he's not too far from fitness and we're going to need him if Michael's Achilles doesn't improve.
"Woodgate is out long-term and Younes Kaboul is cup-tied for Wembley, so we're short of centre-halves."
Harry's problems are not just defensive though as Wilson Palacios (adductor) looks likely to miss Sunderland and Jermain Jenas (groin) is still out - alongside Tom - so all three central midfielders could be out.
"It's a problem but we've done really well without so many players out injured," said Harry. "We've managed to keep picking up fantastic results and we'll see how we go again at Sunderland."
Aaron Lennon (groin) also remains out but the positive news is that he's progressing well. ""Yes, he's coming on well, he's improving," added Harry. "Yesterday (Thursday) was probably the best day he's had.
"He's worked hard with the fitness coaches and he's getting there. He's improving day by day, but we won't be taking any chances with him."
After todays result and apparent lack lustre display, i really hope this is a major wake up call, and it turns out to be a massive blessing in disguise, given what we've still got to play for in the remaining weeks of the season. I personally still think we can beat the gooners, take a point off chelski and Man C at worst, and win against Bolton and burnley, but we are going to need our injured players back i feel. Or am i being a bit over confident?.
Lets get the semi out the way and then hopefully the famous THFC will give us a last few weeks of pure joy!!
Im not going to give a run down of my thoughts on the match and who played badly because i think its easy to say we were s**te all round. But after a great night out in newcastle the night before and a good spurs away trip with the lads why did we have to lose such an important game!? Having Bent score against us is pretty tough to take but when the prick scores twice and runs over celebrating in front of us is a right kick in the teeth, i was about 5 rows up from the front and wanted to through my phone at the pricks head. Thankfully Gomes saved twice from him from the spot so he didnt claim the hat trick. When he left the lane i had a bit of sympathy for him because he just wanted to play first team football but i hate it when players come back to bite you on the arse and score and celebrate in front of you, it doesnt happen that often with former players they usually have respect for our club. Not Bent.