Modric went down clutching his leg after a challenge, and needed crutches to make his way off the field. The ways things have gone, it wouldn't be surprising if Modric misses a considerable amount of time.
Injuries couldn't have come at a worse time, as Spurs prepare for their first Champions League match this Tuesday at Werder Bremen.
West Brom would answer in the 41st when Chris Brunt headed the ball home for the 50th league goal of his career. I admittedly didn't see the first half because I wasn't able to find an online stream, but from what I've read, Spurs were dominant in the early going.
The tide shifted in the second half, as West Brom consistently put pressure on the defense, especially in the last 15 minutes. Spurs were lucky to hold off a flurry of strikes and corners to come away with the draw.
While Modric's injury grabbed headlines, this game also marked the debuts of William Gallas and Rafael van der Vaart.
With all of the injuries, the play of Gallas and van der Vaart will be crucial through out the next few months. Gallas looked good today. I thought he looked sharp and made some smart defensive decisions. Van der Vaart apparently played a good first half, which I unfortunately didn't see. He looked a little tired in the second half. Hopefully with increased play, he'll be able to shoulder more playing time.
While it would have been nice to come away with a victory from The Hawthorns, putting things into perspective, this was a decent result. Without our best striker and defender, and in the midst of incorporating new players into the lineup, it may be necessary to just "hang around" for a few months. As long as Tottenham doesn't start losing games, the team should be fine. I can live with a draw on the road, even if it's against a lesser opponent.
Spurs will face Werder Bremen on Tuesday, which I believe will be the most important match in determining if they can advance into the knockout round.
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