Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will undergo hernia surgery after Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, potentially opening the door for Antonin Kinsky to reclaim his starting position. The Italian international has been playing through pain for several weeks, with Spurs confirming he'll have a "minor procedure" timed to minimize impact on the season.

Vicario is expected to miss approximately one month, creating uncertainty for Tottenham's upcoming fixtures. The 29-year-old was available for selection in Sunday's crucial relegation six-pointer against Forest, live on Sky Sports, but his recovery timeline suggests he may not be fit for the April 12 clash against Sunderland.

Kinsky's potential return comes after a disastrous 17-minute appearance in Tottenham's 5-2 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid earlier this month, where he was embarrassingly substituted. The Czech goalkeeper now has an opportunity to redeem himself as Spurs navigate this goalkeeping crisis during a pivotal stretch of their season.