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Mamadou Sakho: Pundits discuss serious injury to Crystal Palace star against Tottenham
MAMADOU SAKHO has suffered a serious-looking injury for Crystal Palace against Tottenham tonight.
Mamadou Sakho suffers agonising knee injury against Tottenham
The Crystal Palace defender Sakho fell awkwardly and jarred his knee after an altercation with Tottenham star Harry Kane.
He was down for a number of minutes before being stretchered off early in the second half at Selhurst Park.
Alan Smith, commentating on the game, said on Sky Sports: "He tried to tackle Kane and injured himself Sakho.
Mamadou Sakho suffered a serious injury for Crystal Palace against Tottenham
Mamadou Sakho injured his knee during Crystal Palace's game with Tottenham
Mamadou Sakho showcases his sharp defending skills
He tried to tackle Kane and injured himself Sakho
"This doesn't look good I have to say.
"He has been so important tonight for how he's handle Harry Kane. He's been important the last few weeks."
Commentator Alan Parry added: "That's a nasty one and he signalled straight away to the bench.
Mamadou Sakho is on loan at Crystal Palace from Liverpool
"They've already got a shortage of defenders. Dann out injured they lost Tomkins at the weekend.
"Big Sam and Sammy Lee will be concerned."
Sakho, who is on loan from Liverpool, has starred in recent weeks including in wins against Chelsea and Arsenal.
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