Overview
- Spurs announced the 19-year-old has had surgery on his left ankle after suffering a high ankle sprain in the 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, with rehabilitation now underway.
- No return date was given by the club, though Swedish reports had indicated a two to three month absence and BBC reporting described three months as a worst-case scenario.
- The setback places his participation in Sweden’s World Cup play-off against Ukraine in late March in serious doubt, as several outlets had already projected.
- Head coach Thomas Frank said the issue "looks like a longer one" and that further clarity on the timeframe would follow medical assessments.
- The loss intensifies Tottenham’s injury burden in midfield, with James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski out, while Conor Gallagher has arrived and Joao Palhinha’s fitness is being evaluated.