Tottenham have confirmed that goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces a spell on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in the 4-0 victory over Manchester City.
Italy international Vicario sustained the injury in a collision during the first half of the resounding victory at the Etihad Stadium, although he went on to complete the full 90 minutes.
Spurs confirmed that the 28-year-old had been sent for an operation on Monday, and said in a statement: "We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle. Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical staff to determine when he can return to training. We're all behind you, Vic."
Vicario is set to be replaced in the side by veteran Fraser Forster, who has kept goal for Tottenham in the Carabao Cup and Europa League this season, making three appearances in total.
Former Newcastle, Celtic and Southampton stopper Forster, 36, hasn't made a Premier League appearance since Tottenham's 4-1 win at Leeds on the final day of the 2022-23 season and won the last of his six England caps in 2016.
Vicario, who has been Spurs' No.1 since signing from Empoli in the summer of 2023, was making his 50th appearance for the club in the win at City having replaced long-time No.1 Hugo Lloris in north London.
The Italian had appeared in a bullish mood following the win at the Etihad Stadium, which came off the back of a shock home defeat to Ipswich.
After celebrating in front of the away fans at full-time, Vicario posted a message to Instagram which read: "A lot of noise recently.. but this is why we do it. Great win away from home."