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Tottenham Confirm Ben Davies Ankle Surgery as Pressure Builds on Thomas Frank

The confirmed ankle fracture deepens Spurs' slump, raising the stakes for Thomas Frank's next two matches.

Overview

  • Tottenham said Monday that Ben Davies will undergo surgery after fracturing his left ankle in the 2-1 defeat to West Ham.
  • The home loss, decided late by Callum Wilson, left Spurs 14th in the Premier League and extended their winless run to four matches.
  • No recovery timetable was provided by the club, with reporting indicating the Wales international faces a lengthy lay-off.
  • Thomas Frank admitted the team’s set-piece defending was at its worst this season and reiterated he feels backing from the board.
  • Spurs face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday before a league trip to Burnley, contests widely portrayed as pivotal for Frank’s short‑term job security.