Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces "months" on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday's 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said.

The Italy international needed treatment after a first-half collision with City winger Savinho at the Etihad but was able to finish the game.

The 28-year-old, who had surgery on Monday, has been a virtual ever-present since he signed for Tottenham in 2023 but Postecoglou will now have to turn to veteran back-up Fraser Forster.

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"It's not going to be weeks, it'll be months," Postecoglou said on Wednesday, adding he did not want to give a timeline.

"I think once we're past the rehab stage and he starts getting out (onto the training pitch), we'll have a clearer idea."

Postecoglou, speaking on the eve of his team's Europa League clash against Claudio Ranieri's Roma, said the severity of Vicario's injury came as a shock.

"We saw he'd picked up the injury during the game," he said.&nbsp;

"We saw him at half-time, but there was no doubt about him continuing."

"You digest that and then, post-game, he was sore but, you're kind of like, 'He's just played 60 minutes with a sore ankle, but we'll tape it up and go again'."

"Externally people now realise, it's a testament to him as a person. He's as tough as nails and tough as they come."

Postecoglou believes his team is making progress in his second season as in charge -- they are sixth in the Premier League and riding high in the Europa League table.

"I keep saying that we're a better side than we were last year, and we want to keep improving and if we keep improving, the areas where there are gaps, we will slowly overcome," he said.

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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces "months" on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday's 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said.

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces "months" on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday's 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said. The Italy international needed treatment after a first-half collision with City winger Savinho at the Etihad but was able to finish the game. The 28-year-old, who had surgery on Monday, has been a virtual ever-present since he signed for Tottenham in 2023 but Postecoglou will now have to turn to veteran back-up Fraser Forster. Also Read: Chess World Championship: India's D Gukesh registers win over defending champion Ding Liren on time in Round 3 "It's not going to be weeks, it'll be months," Postecoglou said on Wednesday, adding he did not want to give a timeline. "I think once we're past the rehab stage and he starts getting out (onto the training pitch), we'll have a clearer idea." Postecoglou, speaking on the eve of his team's Europa League clash against Claudio Ranieri's Roma, said the severity of Vicario's injury came as a shock. "We saw he'd picked up the injury during the game," he said. "We saw him at half-time, but there was no doubt about him continuing." "You digest that and then, post-game, he was sore but, you're kind of like, 'He's just played 60 minutes with a sore ankle, but we'll tape it up and go again'." "Externally people now realise, it's a testament to him as a person. He's as tough as nails and tough as they come." Postecoglou believes his team is making progress in his second season as in charge -- they are sixth in the Premier League and riding high in the Europa League table. "I keep saying that we're a better side than we were last year, and we want to keep improving and if we keep improving, the areas where there are gaps, we will slowly overcome," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario possibly out for months after surgery on broken ankle

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured ankle.

Vicario needed treatment after a first-half collision in the 4-0 Premier League win at Manchester City on Saturday but was able to finish the game.

The Italian was seen limping as he left the Etihad Stadium, with Spurs confirming a fracture that required an operation.

"We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle," said a club statement.

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"Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical staff to determine when he can return to training."

Vicario joined Spurs from Empoli in 2023 and has become a key player in Ange Postecoglou's squad.

Fraser Forster is likely to come into the side as cover.

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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured ankle. Vicario needed treatment after a first-half collision in the 4-0 Premier League win at Manchester City on Saturday but was able to finish the game.

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured ankle. Vicario needed treatment after a first-half collision in the 4-0 Premier League win at Manchester City on Saturday but was able to finish the game. The Italian was seen limping as he left the Etihad Stadium, with Spurs confirming a fracture that required an operation. "We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle," said a club statement. ALSO READ | BGT 2024-24: Rift in Australian team? 'I don't know...,' says Cummins after Hazlewood throws shades at batters "Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical staff to determine when he can return to training." Vicario joined Spurs from Empoli in 2023 and has become a key player in Ange Postecoglou's squad. Fraser Forster is likely to come into the side as cover. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has ankle surgery after limping off in Man City win

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Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario possibly out for months after surgery on broken ankle

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has ankle surgery after limping off in Man City win