Rafael annoyed over Europa snub

Rafael van der Vaart is unhappy after being left out of Tottenham's Europa League squad that face PAOK Salonika in Greece tonight

Rafael van der Vaart is unhappy after being left out of Tottenham's Europa League squad that face PAOK Salonika in Greece tonight. The 28-year-old appeared to have picked up a hamstring injury during Spurs' dismal 5-1 defeat to Manchester City.

However, following treatment from a specialist in the Netherlands, the player feels he will be at match fitness earlier than anticipated. "I still think it's a peculiar situation. Spurs could at least have consulted me," he said.u00a0

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