Tottenham confirm Wilson Odobert injury setback as fresh return timeline emerges

Tottenham have confirmed that Wilson Odobert has undergone surgery on the hamstring injury that has hindered his start to life in north London.

The 19-year-old joined Spurs from Burnley for £30milion in the summer but his minutes have been restricted. He has played just 162 minutes in the Premier League for Ange Postecoglou's men.

Odobert returned to action in the final couple of minutes of the Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar in October to only suffer another setback. Postecoglou confirmed last month that the winger had suffered a serious setback in his attempts to return to full fitness.

"The only one missing out, which is a bit of a disappointment is Wilson," Postecoglou has said. "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 same area."

After providing his own update of his injury with a photo from a bed at The Princess Grace Hospital in Marylebone, London, on Saturday, Spurs have today (Sunday) confirmed that the summer signing has undergone surgery.

A club statement, release on social media platform X (was Twitter) read: "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."

Tottenham have not been hit quite as hard as their rivals when it comes to injuries this season. However, they do have one or two concerns to deal with over November's international break.

Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven remains on the treatment table with a hamstring injury, while Richarlison also has a similar problem. Mikey Moore was omitted from the matchday squad that faced Ipswich Town last time out, but he's expected to be back in contention vs Manchester City when domestic action returns.