Tottenham has confirmed that Wilson Odobert has undergone surgery on his hamstring injury, which has affected his time in north London. Despite joining Spurs from Burnley for a hefty £30 million in the summer, the 19-year-old has only managed to play 162 minutes in the Premier League under manager Ange Postecoglou.
Odobert briefly returned to action in the Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar in October, but unfortunately, he suffered another setback shortly after. Postecoglou revealed that the winger had experienced a serious setback in his recovery process, stating, “The only one missing out, which is a bit of a disappointment is Wilson. He’s had a set-back during the week and it seems like it’s a serious one, so we’re waiting for more information. It’s not exactly the same [injury] but the same area.”
After Odobert shared an update on his injury from The Princess Grace Hospital in Marylebone, London, Spurs have now confirmed that he has undergone surgery. The club released a statement on social media, announcing, “We can confirm that Wilson Odobert underwent surgery to his right hamstring yesterday (Saturday, November 16). The 19-year-old will continue to be closely monitored by our medical team to determine when he can return to training.”
While Tottenham has not experienced as many injury concerns as some of their rivals this season, they do have a few issues to address during the November international break. Dutch defender Micky van de Ven is nursing a hamstring injury, and Richarlison is also dealing with a similar problem. Additionally, Mikey Moore was left out of the squad for the match against Ipswich Town, but he is expected to be back in contention for the upcoming game against Manchester City.
It’s crucial for Tottenham to handle these injury setbacks carefully and ensure that all players receive the necessary support and treatment to make a full recovery. With Odobert now undergoing surgery, the focus will be on his rehabilitation and return to the pitch as soon as possible.
Injuries are a common occurrence in football, and it’s how teams manage and support their players during these times that can make a significant difference in their overall performance. Tottenham will be hoping for a swift recovery for Odobert and all their other injured players as they aim to continue their strong start to the season.
