Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major blow as their defender, Emerson Royal, is set to miss most of the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Alasdair Gold reports that the Brazilian sustained the injury while on international duty in a friendly against Morocco.
Emerson Royal Knee Injury Sees Him Out for Six Weeks
Emerson Royal Injury Details
The 24-year-old suffered the knee injury in the dying stages of Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Morocco.
Gold reports that the defender will require an operation to address the problem and this will keep him out of action for around six weeks, meaning he will be unavailable for at least most of the rest of the season.
Impact on Tottenham’s Season
The loss of Emerson is a blow for the Lilywhites who are currently in the hunt for a top-4 finish in the Premier League. The Brazilian has been a regular in the starting lineup this season and has provided a solid presence at right wing-back. Moreover, his improved performances for the club led to him being recalled to the national side for the first time since January 2022.
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The North London side now find themselves glaringly short of options in his position. Summer signing Djed Spence is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Rennes while Matt Doherty left the club to join La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in January. Spurs’ latest signing Pedro Porro is the only fit, senior right wing-back left in the North London side’s squad.
Spurs’ Race for a Top-4 Spot
Tottenham are currently in a tight race for a Champions League place in the Premier League. They are two points ahead of Newcastle United who are in fifth, but with the Magpies having two games in hand, Spurs’ narrow advantage may be short-lived. The likes of Liverpool and Brighton are also in hot pursuit of that coveted fourth spot.
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With the departure of Antonio Conte, acting head coach Cristian Stellini has a lot on his plate. Tottenham fans will be hoping that their club navigates this tricky period and secures a spot in the most prestigious tournament in European club football.
