Oliver Skipp will miss the remainder of Tottenham’s season after the north London club confirmed he underwent surgery for a groin problem in America on Tuesday.

The news will come as a massive blow to Antonio Conte and his push for a top-four finish given how Spurs have limited options when it comes to centre midfielders.

Conte revealed earlier this month that the 21-year-old was ‘very, very close’ to returning to the squad after a long-term pelvic injury, which has ruled him out since January. But now Skipp will play no further part in the club’s final push to secure Champions League football for next season.