Tottenham have confirmed Jermain Defoe has suffered a stress fracture in his right foot.
Defoe missed Saturday's defeat at Bolton after picking up the foot injury in training.
It was initially thought the injury was not serious, but further scans have confirmed Defoe requires surgery on the problem.
It means that the England international faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines.
Defoe will now miss next month's Carling Cup final with Manchester United as well as a number of key Premier League matches as they look to climb clear of trouble at the wrong end of the table.
A Tottenham statement read: "Following further scans and examination, Jermain Defoe will undergo surgery tomorrow after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot. Early detection has allowed the Club to opt for the best long-term treatment.
"Contrary to newspaper reports that Jermain may have been carrying the injury undetected at the time of his rejoining the Club, the injury, to the fifth metatarsal, was sustained post signing during a training session in the indoor arena.
"Jermain is likely to be out for up to 10 weeks."
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