Frank rues Tottenham's injury curse as Bergvall joins absentees

LONDON, Jan 22 : Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall is the latest addition to the Premier League club's injury list with under-pressure coach Thomas Frank suggesting his side are cursed.

Swede Bergvall damaged his ankle in the 2-0 Champions League home victory over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday - a result that lifted some of the heat on Frank.

Spurs face second-from-bottom Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday hoping to back up that positive display but will be without the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies and now Bergvall.

Joao Palhinha is also doubtful while forward Dominic Solanke is not yet 100 per cent fit despite scoring against Dortmund in his first start since the final day of last season.

"Unfortunately Lucas picked up an ankle injury. He keeps being very unlucky with injuries. It looks like a bigger one," Frank told reporters. "He's being assessed in the next couple of days so we'll know more about the time frame.

"Palhinha is progressing, could be close for Burnley but will be tight."

Frank, whose side have slipped to 14th after two wins from their last 13 Premier League games, said Tottenham's injury record this season is one of the worst he has encountered.

"It must be close to my third year in the Premier League with Brentford, I also had a horrendous year which impacted massively," the Dane said.

"Some of them is like what is happening here, seems like we are cursed or something like that but injuries are a part of football.

"Next thing we can look is how can we speed up the return to playing."

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Things turned toxic after last week's loss at home to West Ham United with Spurs fans rounding on Frank at the final whistle.

There was a more positive