Winks: "I'm absolutely gutted that I've needed to have surgery at such a vital point in our season"
Monday 29 April 2019 23:05, UK
Harry Winks is “very hopeful” he will be able to return to action for Tottenham before the end of the season after undergoing groin surgery.
The 23-year-old midfielder picked up an injury during Spurs' 1-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie and he has missed five games since then.
Tottenham said Winks "will be monitored by the medical staff as he continues his recovery before commencing rehabilitation", with a potential five games left in their season should the club progress past Ajax in the semi-finals of Europe's top-tier competition.
Winks, who will also be hoping to make England's squad for the Nations League Finals this summer, wrote on his social media accounts: "I'm absolutely gutted that I've needed to have surgery at such a vital point in our season.
"We've tried everything to avoid this action but I'm very hopeful that this is not the end of the season for me yet in what has been a great year for the team and me personally.
"I will be doing everything in my power to get back as quickly as possible. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes too, it really means a lot."
Winks' fellow midfielder Moussa Sissoko faces a late fitness test ahead of Spurs' semi-final first leg against Ajax on Tuesday.
Spurs will also miss Heung-Min Son through a one-game ban, while Harry Kane remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
