Tottenham Hotspur’s promising young striker, Will Lankshear, may have suffered an injury setback during a recent Football League Trophy match against Bristol Rovers.
The game, which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw before Spurs’ U21 side clinched a 6-5 victory on penalties, showcased Lankshear’s talents, particularly when he scored a stunning goal from outside the box.
Despite his impressive display, Lankshear was forced to leave the field late in the match, raising concerns that he might have sustained an injury.
He was replaced by Jaden Williams, which sparked worries about his availability for upcoming fixtures.
Will is forced off inside the closing stages, on comes Jaden 🔄 pic.twitter.com/Ym7qOb28pM
— Tottenham Hotspur Academy (@Spurs_Academy) August 20, 2024
Alasdair Gold shared an update on the striker, confirming that the youngster picked up a hamstring injury. Subsequent scans were to reveal the extent of the injury but the Tottenham correspondent hoped that it is nothing too bad.
While answering a question by a fan on the Spurs Q&A on Football London, Gold said:
“First up, Will needs to recover from a hamstring injury suffered in the Trophy match on Tuesday night.“I think the results of the scans on that should be available today. Hopefully it’s nothing bad but we’ll find out.”
Lankshear has been one of the standout talents in Tottenham’s academy, drawing attention from both manager Ange Postecoglou and the club’s supporters.
Since joining Spurs, the young striker has made a significant impact at the youth level. He debuted for the under-18s in October 2022, scoring twice in a memorable performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers’ youth team.
His contributions in the UEFA Youth League and Premier League 2 have further solidified his reputation as a rising star.
Last season, Lankshear netted an impressive 23 goals in 23 Premier League 2 games, including a brace in the play-off final against Sunderland, earning him the Player of the Season award.