Published>Sat, Sep 11 10 06:19 AM
France defender William Gallas is expected to make his debut for Tottenham Hotspur at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender will become the first player to feature for all three London teams, having joined Spurs last month after being released by the Gunners.
"There's every chance I will play William Gallas on Saturday," Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp told reporters at the club's training ground.
Spurs have lost captain Michael Dawson for up to two months after he strained ankle and knee ligaments on England duty while fellow central defender Ledley King is set to be rested ahead of the club's Champions League debut at Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
Asked whether King would play on Saturday, Redknapp said: "It's a difficult decision. We might need his experience there (in Bremen) on Tuesday night."
That leaves Gallas in line to partner Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong at the heart of the defence.
"You don't play in teams that win championships, like he (Gallas) did at Chelsea, you don't play for your country as many times as he has ... unless you're a top player.
"He's got a bit of pace, he's a great defender, and he'll be a big asset. I think he'll be a great signing for us."
Spurs are also without England striker Jermain Defoe for three months after he had surgery on Thursday to repair torn ankle ligaments but Peter Crouch is fit after a back problem.
Another of Tottenham's new signings, Netherlands playmaker Rafael van der Vaart, could also make his debut at Albion having joined from Real Madrid while Brazilian midfielder Sandro is available after finally moving from Internacional.
Carlo Cudicini is likely to deputise once again for injured Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes although Spurs have signed Croatia keeper Stipe Pletikosa on loan from Spartak Moscow.
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