AVB blasts Dos’ diss

ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS has blasted Giovani dos Santos for saying he wants to quit Tottenham.

The Mexican midfielder, signed from Barcelona four years ago, last week ruled out staying at White Hart Lane when his deal expires in 12 months.

Dos Santos, 23, currently at the Olympics, wants to return to Spain.

Tottenham boss AVB said: “I am not sure what Gio’s thought process was, coming out with a statement like that.

“The player is contracted to the club. We respect him and are counting on him to return to club duty.

“Then we will make a decision that is best for the club.”

Villas-Boas has suffered another setback — Rafael van der Vaart is out of their showdown with Liverpool here tomorrow after getting crocked again.

The Dutch master injured his groin in the 1-1 draw at LA Galaxy earler this week.

AVB originally said that he expected the player to be fit to face Brendan Rodgers’ men.

But the injury appears to be more serious than first thought.