Tottenham coach hints Spurs star has been playing through pain for months ahead of surgery

A Tottenham coach has hinted at just how bad Guglielmo Vicario’s injury was before surgery, with fresh insight emerging after his recent procedure.

Guglielmo Vicario’s hernia surgery has now taken place following reports that he was set for one earlier this week.

It was feared that going under the knife might perhaps end the Italian’s season, but that fear has since been put to rest, with Vicario set to miss just three or four weeks.

Such a wait matters little, especially with the international break currently ongoing, which spans two weeks.

Once the break is over, it is an FA Cup weekend, and Spurs are not involved, meaning Vicario could miss just one game for Tottenham, if at all.

Tottenham coach Fabian Otte reveals Guglielmo Vicario injury severity after surgery

Vicario’s selflessness and willingness to fight for the badge were highlighted when he opted to play with his hernia pain in the clash against Nottingham Forest before his surgery.

Spurs lost the game; however, the 29-year-old’s form in recent weeks has been recognised by the Premier League, who nominated him for Save of the Month following his superb stop against Liverpool, when Cody Gakpo forced him into a flying tip onto the post at Anfield.

It was a vital save that prevented the Reds from going two up, ultimately helping Tottenham secure their first point under Igor Tudor.

Reacting to the award nomination on Instagram, Tottenham goalkeeping coach Fabian Otte addressed Vicario’s resilience and the physical struggle he had endured for months, writing: “So much respect for what you went through for months to be there for the team every game.”

That message offered a clearer sense of the severity of the pain the Italian had been suffering and for how long it had been restricting him.

Spurs face key decisions as Vicario begins recovery

Vicario will now focus on his rehabilitation, with Tottenham still having plenty to play for in the remainder of the season.

Spurs could turn to Antonin Kinksy in the clash against Sunderland, but they will hope Vicario can return sooner rather than later.

The Italian, however, came under the spotlight during the international break, as he and his countrymen were thought to have been disrespectful towards Bosnia and Herzegovina when they were allegedly spotted celebrating facing them in the final.

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