Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a major setback after confirming that goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has undergone surgery for a fractured right ankle.
The 28-year-old suffered the injury during Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday, when he collided with the City winger Savinho during the first half.
Vicario was able to play on and completed the full 90 minutes, making a string of important saves. However, following further assessment over the weekend, an injury was confirmed that required surgery, which took place on Monday.
“We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle,” a Tottenham statement said. “The 28-year-old suffered the injury during Saturday’s Premier League victory at Manchester City. Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical