Emerson Royal looks on course to finish the campaign as Tottenham's right wing-back as Antonio Conte's side try to wrap up a top-four finish. Now three points clear of Arsenal with seven games of the term remaining following their 4-0 triumph at Aston Villa, Spurs were dealt a huge blow in the victory with Matt Doherty sustaining a season-ending knee injury.
Going to ground early on in the contest following a challenge from Villa's Matty Cash, the in-form player tried to play on a couple of times before he was finally replaced by Sergio Reguilon. fooball.london understands that the scans on the injury have now revealed that Doherty ruptured his medial collateral ligament in his knee and will be out for up to 12 weeks.
Doherty had operated at left wing-back in the past two games due to Reguilon and Ryan Sessegnon's recent injuries, with Emerson restored to the team on the right flank. Previously losing his position in the XI to the ex-Wolves man back in February, the Brazilian now has the perfect opportunity to make his case ahead of a pivotal summer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
