Tottenham Hotspur’s French winger Wilson Odobert ​has suffered an anterior cruciate ‌ligament tear, the Premier League ​club said on ⁠Thursday, after the 21-year-old was forced off during Tuesday’s 2-1 loss ‌at home to Newcastle United.

Spurs, which sacked manager ‌Thomas Frank on Wednesday ‌amid ⁠an eight-game run without ⁠a league win, said Odobert will have surgery. British media reported ​that he ‌could miss the rest of the season.

“We can confirm that Wilson Odobert has sustained ‌a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament ​in his left knee,” Tottenham said in ⁠a statement.

Spurs, which are only five points above the relegation ‌zone, have faced several injury setbacks this season.

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Their long list of absentees include forward Richarlison, three defenders and several midfielders including James ‌Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall.

Captain ​Cristian Romero criticised the club’s thin squad in ⁠an Instagram post earlier this ⁠month.

Spurs, which are languishing in 16th place, next ‌host league leader Arsenal on February 22.

Published on Feb 12, 2026