Dos Santos underwent an exploratory examination on Tuesday following an ankle sprain suffered in training last week and the prognosis was Spurs Mexican starlet will not require any further surgery to fix the problem. However, 19 year old will still be sidelined for up to a month as he works his way back to full fitness.

"Following an examination under anaesthesia, it has been determined that Giovani dos Santos' right ankle will not require surgery," read a statement on the club's official website.

"The Mexico international, who sustained the ankle sprain in training last week, will now begin his rehabilitation and is expected to be sidelined for up to four weeks."