By Martin Graham
Tottenham Hotspur they have announced this great striker Wilson Odobert will require an operation after suffering a major knee problem.
The France Under-21 international was injured in the first period of Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United.
In an official update, the north London side explained that Odobert will meet with a specialist next week, after which he will undergo surgery before starting a recovery program under the supervision of the club’s medical team.
The injury adds to Spurs’ growing concerns
The setback continues a worrying string of long-term absences that have plagued the squad in recent months.
Several senior players were sidelined in January, including forwards Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison, midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall and defender Ben Davies.
Creative midfielder James Maddison has also been unavailable since August after suffering a similar ligament injury.
Difficult season on and off the pitch
Odobert arrived from Burnley in 2024 in a deal believed to be worth around £25million.
During the current campaign, the 21-year-old has featured 33 times in all competitions, starting in 10 Premier League games and starting in six of the club’s eight Champions League group games.
Tottenham are currently 16th in the league table, just five points clear of the bottom three, after a poor run of results which saw Thomas Frank sacked after eight months in charge.
