Tottenham's Ryan Sessegnon faces more time out with fresh hamstring blow
Ryan Sessegnon of Tottenham in action
Tottenham defender Ryan Sessegnon is set for another spell on the sidelines after needing surgery on a fresh hamstring problem suffered while playing for the under-21s.
Sessegnon has been plagued by muscle injuries and underwent an operation on his left hamstring in the first week of pre-season training under new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.
The 23-year-old, signed from Fulham in the summer of 2019, had only just returned to action for the first team, coming on as a late substitute in the FA Cup third-round win over Burnley.
Spurs confirmed the latest setback would see Sessegnon requiring another spell of rehabilitation, having been forced off towards the end of the first half of the 1-1 draw against West Ham in the Premier League 2 fixture on February 17.
"Ryan Sessegnon has undergone surgery to his right hamstring following an injury during an under-21s match," a club statement read.
"The 23-year-old will continue to be closely monitored by our medical team to determine when he can return to training."
Sessegnon took to Instagram to reveal his devastation, writing: "I've been down this road before. I'll pick myself up, stay head strong and begin my recovery in the best way possible.
"Having been through an operation and the recovery on my other hamstring last year, and knowing how strong that hamstring is now, I know this is the best solution to put an end to the reoccurring issues."
He added: "Speaking on behalf of anyone who's been in this situation, please be careful what you say online. Words hurt and no-one chooses to be in this position."
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