Tottenham Hotspur confirm injury layoff for Wilson Odobert

Tottenham Hotspur have had a good share of injury problems this season, especially in the offensive department. All of Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Son Heung-min and Wilson Odobert have been taken to the treatment table at some point this season. While some issues have been more minor than others, Odobert is particularly struggling.

In a recent tweet, Tottenham confirmed that the 19-year-old underwent surgery to rectify his injury at the earliest time possible. Having undergone the medical procedure, Spurs said that the player will be under the watchful eyes of their medical team before slowly being reintegrated into training and thereafter into match action. The club did not provide an estimate of his absence.

According to Transfermarkt, Odobert had a hamstring injury and has more recently struggled with thigh problems. The French teenager has not played a game for Tottenham since September 19th and having undergone a surgical procedure just a couple of days back, it is fair to say that he might be missing from action for at least three to four more weeks, if not longer.

Odobert has yet to score or assist a goal for Ange Postecoglou’s side since joining from Burnley. However, his absence is a major hit on the manager’s squad depth which has already been compromised by the board’s lack of fruitful activity in the transfer window. The forward could have been of importance in the cup competitions at least, if not in the Premier League.

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It remains to be seen how much time exactly he will miss but Odobert’s absence could affect Tottenham in December given the festive fixture calendar at the end of the year. Brennan Johnson might be overworked on the right flank with games every few days though at the same time, Postecoglou is not likely to risk his young prodigy’s fitness either. Moreover, it will be interesting to see what Spurs’ plans are for January’s transfer window as well if their injury woes continue.