Tottenham midfielder Luka Amos has been ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging knee ligaments, according to the London Evening Standard.
Amos starred during Spurs’ pre-season tour of America and made his debut for the club from the bench in the opening weekend victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
But the 21-year-old will now face a long spell on the sidelines. The Standard claims he twisted his knee in an Under-23s game against Blackburn Rovers and will require surgery once the swelling goes down.
Amos’ injury comes at at a bad time for Mauricio Pochettino, who may have turned to the midfielder for a place on the bench against Barcelona on Wednesday night.
A number of first-team players – including midfielders Mousa Demeble, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen – have been ruled out of the crunch Champions League game, and Amos would have been a useful option.
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