Danilo targeting December return from ankle injury - Nuno Espirito Santo

Danilo aiming to be back in action for Tottenham by December after summer ankle surgery

Tottenham defender set to miss most of pre-season but targeting return soon after Premier League campaign begins

Tottenham defender Danilo is targeting a return to action in December following summer ankle surgery.

The Brazilian full-back, who joined Spurs from Manchester City in the summer of 2021, has been out of action since undergoing surgery on an ankle injury in May.

Danilo has missed the majority of pre-season as a result of the injury, but he is now stepping up his rehabilitation and is targeting a return to action in December.

Tottenham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Danilo is making good progress in his recovery.

“He’s doing well,” Nuno said.

“He’s working hard, he’s progressing well. He’s not yet with the team but he’s working on the pitch, so it’s good news.”

Danilo’s return will be a major boost for Tottenham, who are currently without a number of key players due to injury.

The likes of Matt Doherty, Ryan Sessegnon and Oliver Skipp are all currently sidelined, and Danilo’s return will provide Nuno with some much-needed depth in his squad.

Danilo is a versatile defender who can play at right-back or left-back, and his return will give Nuno more options in both positions.

The 29-year-old is a former Brazil international, and he has a wealth of experience at both club and international level.

Danilo’s return will be a major boost for Tottenham, and he will be hoping to make a significant contribution to the team’s success in the coming months.