Michael Dawson

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson may be sidelined for up to three weeks because of a thigh injury.

The 24-year-old limped off holding his right leg after only 14 minutes of Spurs' 3-0 Premier League win at Derby.

"We think it is a muscle tear but we won't know how bad it is until we have a proper look at him," said Tottenham manager Juande Ramos.

Dawson will definitely miss Thursday's Uefa Cup trip to Slavia Prague, leaving Spurs short at the back.

Ledley King is still struggling for fitness and Ramos added: "I have not had an updated report from our medical team.

"But we are still four or five days away, so we will make a judgement later in the week."