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Tottenham Hotspur will be without Erik Lamela for the rest of the season after the club announced the talented forward will require surgery on his injured hip.
Tottenham HotspurINJURY UPDATE: @ErikLamela is to undergo surgery on his hip on Saturday. This will result in Erik returning to action next season. https://t.co/heu7xk6I2f
March 29, 2017 at 3:30:19 PM GMT
He has been out of action since late October.
Lamela's development under Mauricio Pochettino has made him a valuable member of the starting XI, so his absence is a blow to Tottenham as they pursue a top-four place in the Premier League and a personal setback as well.