Professor says he's operated on Tottenham 'lion-heart' – Won't give any hint on Spurs return date

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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been successfully operated on in Pisa, Italy at the Casa di Cura San Rossore, for the ankle injury he suffered against Manchester City.

That's according to Sportface.it, who cover comments from the man who performed the surgery, Profess Niek Van Dijk.

Vicario revealed over the weekend that he had played through the pain in the 4-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday, explaining that he had suffered a broken ankle which would require surgery.

This was later confirmed by Tottenham, with manager Ange Postecoglou expecting the Italian goalkeeper to be on the sidelines for months with the injury.

Reports have since detailed that Vicario was scheduled for surgery on the issue this week, while Tottenham work out what they'll do without their number one for an extender period of time.

Sportface confirm that surgery has taken place in the Casa di Cura San Rossore facility in Pisa, under Professor Niek Van Dijk a 'true world authority' in the field of arthroscopy and ankle surgery.

He was assisted by Doctor Giulia Favili, a recognised specialist with 'great national and international authority' in foot and ankle surgery.

In fact, they've even spoken to the Professor about the surgery and the Tottenham man, who it seems he was very impressed by.

“He demonstrated incredible willpower and extraordinary devotion to the team by finishing the match with a broken ankle," he said.

"Guglielmo Vicario is a lion-heart, a strong and determined athlete, even if he is currently forced to rest. I cannot say anything else because it concerns the footballer’s privacy."

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