Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario Out for Months After Ankle Surgery
Manager Ange Postecoglou confirms Fraser Forster will step in as Spurs rule out free-agent signings and maintain January transfer plans.
- Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario suffered a fractured ankle during Tottenham's 4-0 victory against Manchester City and has undergone surgery.
- Vicario played over an hour with the injury, earning praise from manager Ange Postecoglou for his toughness and leadership this season.
- Veteran backup Fraser Forster, 36, will take over goalkeeping duties, with academy players Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman as additional options.
- Postecoglou ruled out signing a free agent goalkeeper and stated that the team's January transfer plans remain unchanged despite the injury.
- Tottenham faces a demanding schedule in December, including Europa League matches, a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United, and a Premier League derby with Chelsea.