The England international had been in a protective boot for a period in the hope that an operation was not necessary.

这位英格兰国脚穿了保护靴一段时间，原本希望可以不必动手术。

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Defoe was seen using crutches and wearing a protective boot on his right foot at Spurs' training ground on Thursday.

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"Luka Modric suffered a fracture to his fibula on Saturday which does not require surgery and simply requires the wearing of an aircast protective boot, " read a statement on the Tottenham club website.

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