Spurs manager Martin Jol says more injuries to goalkeepers will occur if they are not better protected by officials.

When asked about the recent injuries to Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini Jol said: “How many times will that happen in a year? A couple of times.”

“We had two defenders (With head injuries this season), one had concussion and one had a broken nose, so it happens to all football players,”

“The keeper is a vulnerable position. He has to dive in for balls and go in where it hurts.

“I feel it can happen all the time.”