Latest Spurs news: Harry Winks undergoes groin surgery on eve of Champions League clash
Tottenham were dealt another injury blow as midfielder Harry Winks underwent groin surgery just one day before the Champions League semi-final clash against Ajax.
The midfielder has struggled for fitness this season and last played for Spurs in the 1-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Winks is the second major player to be ruled out for a while as Harry Kane is recovering from ankle ligament damage.
Winks hopes to return before season ends
The English midfielder posted an emotional message about missing games at such a crucial point in the campaign.
However, Winks was hopeful of returning to action before the end of the season.
Im absolutely gutted that I’ve needed to have surgery at such a vital point in our season. We’ve tried everything to avoid this action but I’m very hopeful that this is not the end of the season for me yet in what has been a great year for the team and me personally #COYS 💙
— Harry Winks (@HarryWinks) April 29, 2019
The last Premier League game for Spurs is against Everton on 12 May, and should we reach the Champions League final, then our final game of the season would be on 1 June.
Winks could be targetting that game but Spurs have to overcome the surprise package of this Champions League season.
Ajax have done extremely well to beat Juventus and Real Madrid in the knockout rounds and we have to wary of the threat they possess.
Spurs will also be without Son Heung-min for the first leg of the semi due to suspension.
Winks could have played an important role in the semis had he been fit, but we have to plan without him.
Several Tottenham fans were gutted after learning about his surgery but backed the Englishman to return stronger than ever.
all the best for your recovery winksy. you’re such an important part of our team now hope you know that, the boys gonna get us into the final so you and H will be there 💙 #COYS
— georgia (@8winks) April 29, 2019
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Winksy 💙 #COYS
— Talking THFC (@TalkingTHFC) April 29, 2019
Come back stronger Winksy and hopefully see you in a potential final 🤞
— CH (@AIdertonghen) April 29, 2019
Can’t wait for your return Winksy, you’ve been class this season 💙
— • ᴊᴀᴄᴋ • (@JxckTHFC) April 29, 2019
Dont rush back harry we need you back stronger, get well soon winksy💪💙
— mel (@Vertonghens) April 29, 2019
Such a shame to have you out Harry but you’ll come back stronger then ever, best of luck with the treatment💙#oneofourown
— Taylor (@THFCTaylor) April 29, 2019
Come back stronger next season mate! #COYS
— Alex (@LxcasMoura) April 29, 2019
Wishing you a very speedy recovery, positive vibes being sent your way pic.twitter.com/xPW5gvcWko
— Yvonne Hazard (@yvonnehazard) April 30, 2019
— Maria Beale (@beale_maria) April 29, 2019
Mate just take the rest and come back even stronger when you are ready! #COYS
— Joby Wicks (@jobywicks) April 29, 2019
