Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is incensed at Liverpool’s Charlie Adam for his tough tackle against Gareth Bale in yesterday’s friendly. In the 18th minute, Adam came in fromt behind and hit Bale’s ankle, causing the young Welshman to receive treatment and then hobble around for the rest of the first half before being substituted at half-time. No news yet regarding how long Bale will be out of action as a result of the injury.

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