Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario undergoes surgery after breaking ankle following 4-0 hammering of Man City

TOTTENHAM’S hero keeper Guglielmo Vicario has had surgery after fracturing his ankle at Manchester City.

Vicario’s top-class saves thwarted Erling Haaland in particular as Spurs stunned the Prem champs 4-0 at the Etihad on Saturday.

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But Tottenham revealed the Italian underwent an operation two days later, which is likely to mean a long lay-off.

The four-cap star was given on-pitch treatment at City and was seen limping away from the stadium afterwards.

Spurs said in a statement on Monday night: “We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle.

“Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical staff to determine when he can return to training. We’re all behind you, Vic.”

The £17million stopper has gradually settled into Prem football, especially this season, after joining from Empoli in June 2023.

And in fact he was prominent after, as well as during, Saturday’s sizzling but surprise success against Pep Guardiola‘s men.

Vicario hailed victory on Instagram with a message that many thought was aimed at his doubters.

He wrote: “A lot of noise recently.. but this is why we do it. Great win away from home. #COYS @SpursOfficial.”

Tottenham supporters have since rallied round after news of his surgery.

One posted: “Now our fans are really gonna learn to respect him.”

And others are worried by the club’s rising number of injuries.

One said: “Not good… That win could come at a huge cost especially as we already are down 4-5 players.”

Richarlison and virus-hit 17-year-old Mikey Moore are amongst the casualties.