Tottenham Defender Ben Davies Undergoes Left Ankle Surgery

20 January 2026at10:20

English club Tottenham Hotspur announced that defender Ben Davies has undergone surgery following a fracture to his left ankle.

The club confirmed the news in an official statement, with Tottenham saying: “We can confirm that Ben Davies will undergo surgery today for a fracture to his left ankle.” The injury occurred during the team's home match against West Ham, which Tottenham lost.

No return date for the player has been set yet, putting his participation with the Wales national team in the World Cup qualifiers playoff at risk. Wales is scheduled to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semi-final on March 26 at Cardiff City Stadium. The winner of that match will then play the winner of the Northern Ireland or Italy encounter in the final on March 31.

Q&A

What injury did Tottenham's Ben Davies sustain?

Tottenham defender Ben Davies sustained a fractured left ankle during the team's home match against West Ham, leading to immediate surgery. The club confirmed the injury and operation.

How does Ben Davies' injury affect his participation in the Wales World Cup qualifiers?

Ben Davies' fractured ankle puts his participation with the Wales national team in the World Cup qualifiers playoff at risk. Wales is scheduled to face Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 26.

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