Tottenham defender Dragusin faces knee surgery

LONDON, Feb 04 (AFP): Tottenham said Tuesday that defender Radu Dragusin needs surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligament damage, deepening the injury crisis at the Premier League club.

The Romania centre-back sustained the injury during last week's Europa League win against Elfsborg.

"We can confirm that Radu Dragusin will undergo surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee," Spurs said on X.

Dragusin, signed from Genoa in January last year, has made a total of 28 appearances for Ange Postecoglou's side this season, including 14 Premier League starts.

Postecoglou has been short of options in central defence in recent weeks due to a persistent injury crisis.