Spurs goalkeeper Lloris sidelined by hamstring injury

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur's star goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could miss the team's Champions League opener due to a hamstring injury that might keep him out for up to a month, the English club has confirmed.

"Following further assessment and scans of the left hamstring injury sustained by Hugo Lloris in the 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday, we can confirm he is expected to be out of action for around four weeks," read a statement from the club on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Spurs will open their Champions League campaign on either September 13th or 14th. Besides the Champions League group match, Lloris will probably miss the league games against Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Stoke.