Erik Lamela will not play again for Tottenham this season after the club decided he should undergo hip surgery.
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The club confirmed on Wednesday that the Argentina international will go under the knife on Saturday, having been out of action for five months.
Lamela, who last featured in a 2-1 EFL Cup loss to Liverpool on October 25, will miss the final 10 league games of the campaign.
The 25-year-old joined Spurs from Roma in 2013 and, after an underwhelming first season, had established himself as a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino before this setback.
Spurs sit second, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea, with Champions League qualification in their sights.