Mido has had a stop-start season

The problem kept the 23-year-old Egypt international out of Spurs' 3-1 victory over Wigan on Sunday.

Coach Martin Jol confirmed: "Mido has a little tear in his groin and that's why he wasn't fit for selection. He could be out for a couple of weeks."

Mido has scored just once in the Premiership this season after signing a permanent deal in the summer.

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The Egyptian has netted 17 goals in total in his Spurs career, which began in January 2005 when he signed on loan from Roma.