Spurs' Dutch play-maker Rafael van der Vaart has left the match against Liverpool in the 12th minute with what appears to be another hamstring injury. Van der Vaart has been replaced by England striker Jermain Defoe while the footballing community now realizes that Dutch players should never again attempt a back-heel. None should forget van der Vaart's Holland teammate Arjen Robben pulling up lame before the World Cup after a similar pass was attempted in a friendly.
Tottenham Vs. Liverpool: Rafael Van Der Vaart Pulls ‘A Robben’, Snaps Hamstring, Leaves Match
When will they learn, and what are these Dutchies made of?
In a match where the opening ten minutes witnessed both sides enjoy decent spells, it was Spurs best move of the young match which saw VDV attempt a cheeky pass back in front of Pepe Reina's goal yet Peter Crouch hadn't continued forward into the space. The danger was easily cleared by Liverpool while the danger was just beginning for van der Vaart.
As van der Vaart used the advertising boards behind the goal to stop his forward momentum, the midfielder was seen holding his hamstring as the change was being readied. Nearing the 25th minute of action, the score remains 0-0 at White Hart Lane.
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