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Gallas set to miss Arsenal clash

ESPN staff
September 29, 2011
William Gallas looks set to miss Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal © PA Photos
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Tottenham defender William Gallas has "virtually no chance" of playing against his former club Arsenal in Sunday's North London derby after picking up another calf injury.

Gallas was set to make his first appearance of the season against Shamrock Rovers in Thursday's Europa League clash at White Hart Lane to prove his fitness to Harry Redknapp, but has now been ruled out after straining his other calf muscle.

As a result, the France international will remain alongside Michael Dawson on the sidelines, meaning Younes Kaboul will likely continue his partnership with Ledley King at the heart of the defence. King revealed on Wednesday that he is currently playing for his future at the club as his contract nears its expiration date.

Gallas' absence will aid King's cause, but it is an unwanted setback for Redknapp, who is currently leading a Spurs recovery. Back-to-back defeats at the start of the campaign have been answered with three victories, lifting Spurs up to sixth.

"William was looking OK to return but just when we thought he was over his initial calf injury, he has pulled a calf muscle in the other leg," Redknapp said in The Sun.

"He won't face Shamrock and has virtually no chance of playing Arsenal. It's a shame because he turned in a man-of-the-match performance against Arsenal last season."

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