Tottenham midfielder Mohammed Kudus faces surgery amid relegation battle
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mohammed Kudus could face season-ending surgery after suffering a significant injury setback ahead of the crucial weekend clash against Sunderland.
The versatile attacker was nearing a return to first-team action before sustaining this latest physical blow.
According to Football London, the Ghanaian international has been categorically ruled out of the upcoming fixture.
There are now genuine fears that the dynamic playmaker will not feature again during the current campaign.
De Zerbi faces severe survival test
Newly appointed manager Roberto De Zerbi is currently preparing to begin his tenure in charge of the struggling north London outfit.
Spurs find themselves in a desperate fight for Premier League survival with just seven games remaining to avoid the drop.
The Italian tactician desperately needs a fully fit squad to successfully steer the club away from the relegation zone.
Mounting fitness crisis compounds misery
Persistent physical issues have heavily clouded the entire season for the Lilywhites.
Losing a player of such high calibre represents a massive depletion of creative options at the worst possible time.
Medical staff will now assess the midfield star to determine if an operation is immediately required.
