Tottenham's Rafael van der Vaart out for 6 weeks

Published Sep. 3, 2011 7:38 a.m. ET

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Tottenham says playmaker Rafael van der Vaart will be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring tear.

The Netherlands international injured his left hamstring in Sunday's 5-1 home loss to Manchester City.

Spurs have lost both Premier League matches so far this season.