Tottenham striker Alejo Veliz was spotted leaving the stadium on crutches with a brace on his right leg, according to Dan Kilpatrick.
The young Argentinean sustained an injury during the 3-1 victory over Bournemouth.
Despite experiencing considerable pain, he pushed himself to continue playing as much as possible, repeatedly falling and getting back up in an attempt to stay on the field. Eventually, he collapsed and was unable to carry on.
Ange and Lo Celso reportedly expressed frustration at Veliz’s determination to keep playing, concerned that it could aggravate his injury further.
Dan Kilpatrick, the Evening Standard’s Spurs correspondent, provided an update after the game, confirming Veliz’s departure from the stadium using crutches and wearing a brace on his right leg.
He shared this information on X:
“Veliz was seen leaving the stadium on crutches with a brace on his right leg.”
Veliz left the stadium on crutches and with a brace on his right leg
— Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) December 31, 2023
This setback is disappointing for Ange, who had likely hoped that the young striker would be available during Heung-min Son’s absence.
The South Korean is expected to miss at least a month of football due to his participation in the Asian Cup games starting January.
I think the reason for the injury is that he only gets the odd mins, he needs to start a game to see if he lives up to all the hipe.
He looks a big strong lad who will put himself about give these youngsters a chance not bringing him on with a minute to go.
Not sure how bad the injury is but if he’s back quickly let show.
Absolutely, I think he is going to be massive for us but Ange needs to give him some decent playing time.