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Ben Davies Set for Ankle Surgery, World Cup Playoff in Doubt

1/20/2026

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Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur defender) will undergo surgery on a fractured left ankle.
The injury happened during Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to West Ham United in the first half.
Tottenham confirmed the surgery and said Davies will begin rehabilitation afterward.
His recovery timeline remains unclear, raising concerns about Wales' World Cup playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina on March 26, with a potential final against Northern Ireland or Italy on March 31.

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Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur defender) will undergo surgery on a fractured left ankle.
The injury happened during Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to West Ham United in the first half.
Tottenham confirmed the surgery and said Davies will begin rehabilitation afterward.
His recovery timeline remains unclear, raising concerns about Wales' World Cup playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina on March 26, with a potential final against Northern Ireland or Italy on March 31.