Tottenham Hotspur have been keen to hand several of their brightest prospects valuable first-team experience this season, but one of their youngsters now looks set for a frustrating spell on the sidelines.
Tottenham Hotspur sent out several fringe players on loan this summer to help them gain crucial minutes at the senior level and prepare for potential roles in the first team.
George Abbott is one such player, currently on loan with Wycombe Wanderers, where he has made 14 appearances so far, including his latest outing in their 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic on 11 October.
However, the promising midfielder has now suffered an untimely setback while on duty with Wycombe, one that will significantly affect his playing time over the coming months.
Wycombe boss Michael Duff confirms injury to Tottenham’s George Abbott
Wycombe Wanderers manager Michael Duff has confirmed that Tottenham loanee George Abbott will face an extended period out of action after sustaining a serious injury.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Duff revealed that the youngster had been struggling with an issue before scans confirmed the extent of the problem.
The Wycombe boss explained that Abbott is now set for a lengthy layoff and could even require surgery.
“George felt something in his quad in the week. It is not good news, he is looking at four months and probably some sort of surgery,” Duff said.
“He had a scan a couple of weeks ago because he has been feeling something but that showed there was nothing. It is a real blow for him and it is a blow for us because he is a good player.”
Blow for Abbott and Wycombe as Spurs loanee faces long recovery
It is undoubtedly a major setback for Abbott, who could end up missing the remainder of the season, though his focus will now be on returning fully fit and stronger than before.
The 20-year-old has found the back of the net once this season, and his influence in Wycombe’s midfield has been clear, having featured in ten of their 13 league matches when fit.
The Chairboys currently sit 17th in League One and will now need to find solutions without the Tottenham man, whose energy and work rate have been vital to their midfield balance.