Thursday 7 November 2013 13:04, UK
Roberto Martinez has defended Romelu Lukaku in the wake of criticism aimed at him by Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Villas-Boas felt Lukaku could have done more to avoid the collision, but did not think there was any malicious intent. The Spurs boss said: "I'm disappointed that Lukaku hasn't contacted Hugo. "I don't question Lukaku's integrity or human side. I have maximum respect for him and I think he has for me. "I don't want to question Lukaku, he's a young player, wonderfully gifted but I think he could have jumped over Lloris." Villas-Boas also defended Tottenham's under-fire medical staff, saying: "I stand absolutely by the decision that I took. "I stand by the decision the medical department took following the checks they made on the player all according to the book. I stand by the decision that gave us the green light for the player to continue."
