Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario suffered a broken ankle in a collision with Manchester City attacker Savinho, the goalkeeper who faces months on the sidelines.
Spurs have confirmed that Vicario has undergone surgery after suffering the injury in the 4-0 win over the Premier League champions on Saturday.
And Mail Sport can confirm that Vicario suffered the fracture from the impact of Savinho’s attack in the first half.
The closer needed on-field treatment for the injury, but the Italian continued and played the rest of the game.
But he complained of severe pain after the final whistle and tests indicated a tear that required surgery.
“We can confirm that Gugliemo Vicario underwent surgery on Monday for a fracture in his right ankle,” a Spurs statement read.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario suffered a broken ankle in their victory over Man City.
The Spurs goalkeeper faces months out after the clash with City’s Savinho
Vicario then took to Instagram to update his followers after undergoing surgery on Monday.
‘The 28-year-old suffered the injury during Saturday’s Premier League victory over Manchester City.
“Guglielmo will be evaluated by our medical staff to determine when he will be able to return to training.”
The news came as a surprise to Vicario’s Tottenham teammates this Monday, who after the game had no idea of the severity of the injury.
Vicario is crucial to the way coach Ange Postecoglou organizes his team given the goalkeeper’s ability to pass from the back. Former Englishman Fraser Forster is expected to replace Vicario.
He later posted on Instagram: “Sometimes football gives you its all and other times it challenges you in ways you don’t expect.” I played 60 minutes at the Etihad with a broken ankle, giving absolutely everything I had for the team. Unfortunately, there was no way around it.
‘I needed surgery. I’m disappointed that I won’t be able to help the team for a while. A huge thank you to the doctors and staff. The operation went well and starting tomorrow I will be working hard to come back stronger, fitter and willing to give everything for you again. Thanks to the Spurs fans for all the love. See you soon on the pitch.’