Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that summer signing Wilson Odobert will miss a significant part of the season following surgery on his right hamstring.
Odobert, who joined Spurs in a £30million move from Burnley in August, had shown flashes of brilliance earlier in the season. His outstanding debut in a commanding 4-0 win over Everton thrilled fans as it showed the 19-year-old’s huge potential.
However, he injured his hamstring during the League Cup match against Coventry City and has been out ever since.
He made a brief comeback, coming off the bench to feature for a few minutes for their Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar recently, but aggravated his problem, forcing the player to undergo surgery last weekend.
The club announced that Odobert’s recovery will be closely monitored, with no definitive timetable set for his return. Medical staff are expected to reassess his progress in the coming weeks.
Ange Postecoglou: Wilson Odobert will miss a significant part of the season
Speaking ahead of Spurs’ crucial clash against Manchester City this Sunday, Postecoglou provided updates on Odobert and other injured players including Richarlison, Mikey Moore and Micky van de Ven.
Postecoglou said (via Football London):
“Obviously, Wilson will be out for a good portion of the season.”
“We’re hoping that Richy will be back in the new year, but like Micky, we’ve just got to be careful every step of the way, and Mikey will still be out for quite a while.”
Tottenham’s injury struggles continue
Richarlison, who has endured a difficult season with recurring injuries, is another blow for Spurs. After a promising return in recent weeks, the Brazilian suffered another setback during Tottenham’s win against Aston Villa and is now out until the new year.
Micky van de Ven continues his recovery after picking up a hamstring injury during the League Cup win over Manchester City. Although Mikey Moore is currently unavailable due to a virus.
Odobert’s absence is a significant loss for Spurs as the teenager had started to show glimpses of his potential. The club remains optimistic that surgery will resolve his recurring hamstring problems, allowing him to return stronger in 2025.
