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​Tottenham midfielder Lamela ruled out for season

Tottenham have confirmed that midfielder Erik Lamela is out for the rest of the season as he set to undergo hip surgery on Saturday.

The club said in a statement: "[Erik Lamela] has undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation process following the injury in November.

"The player has achieved a good level of function, however he has been unable to reach the stage required to make a full return to training.

"Therefore, following ongoing extensive consultation with specialists, surgery has been agreed by all as the best course of action."

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