TOTTENHAM are set to be without Danny Rose for the whole of February after the defender injured his knee in Tuesday’s draw with Sunderland.

Rose will undergo a scan on Thursday but Spurs chiefs fear he has suffered medial ligament damage – ruling him out of the crunch clash against Liverpool.

5 Danny Rose is set to miss the whole of February with suspected knee ligament damage Credit: Reuters

The England international has been in superb form this season and his absence will be a huge blow to Mauricio Pochettino’s title hopes.

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It means Rose will miss the upcoming trip to Anfield as well as this weekend’s gameagainst Middlesbrough.

The 26-year-old could also be absent for both legs of the Europa League match against Gent and the FA Cup battle against London rivals Fulham.

5 Rose was forced off the field during the 0-0 draw with Sunderland on Tuesday Credit: Getty Images

5 Rose is set to miss the Liverpool match as well as FA Cup and Europa League clashes Credit: Getty Images

Spurs have been hit by a number of defensive problems this season, with Jan Vertonghen still out for a number of weeks with ankle ligament damage

Toby Alderweireld missed two months earlier in the campaign with a knee setback and Pochettino will now be forced to turn to Ben Davies as Rose’s short-term replacement.

5 Mousa Dembele also picked up a knock at the Stadium of Light Credit: Getty Images

5 Hugo Lloris should be back to face Middlesbrough as he recovers from illness Credit: Getty Images

But there could yet be further problems for the Argentine, with key midfielder Mousa Dembele also picking up a knock against the Black Cats.

However, captain Hugo Lloris could be back to face Boro after missing the Stadium of Light stalemate through illness.