A young Tottenham starlet has suffered a gutting injury setback at the start of his first loan spell away from the club.Several of Tottenham’s academy players have made impressive starts to their loan spells across the EFL and around Europe.Spurs Web covered that Mikey Moore showcased his class as a second-half substitute in Koln’s defeat to Stuttgart last week, just days after completing a loan move to the Bundesliga side.Yusuf Akhamrich has already won over the Leyton Orient fans with his creativity and ball-striking, having scored three times in five League One matches since his move.However, another Spurs youngster, who is rated highly at Hotspur Way, has not had the start he would have hoped for in his first spell in the EFL.Photo by Andrew Vaughan/Getty ImagesTottenham youngster Mason Melia could be out for six weeksMason Melia had completed a loan switch to Championship newcomers Lincoln City, just six months on from arriving at Hotspur Way from St Patrick’s Athletic.The teenager has played just 100 minutes of football across four appearances for his new club so far, and he has now suffered a significant setback.Alasdair Gold has revealed that the Republic of Ireland international has picked up a thigh injury, which is expected to keep him out of action for six to eight weeks.Gold wrote on X: “Understand Mason Melia faces 4-6 weeks out with a thigh injury. Such a shame for the 18-year-old Spurs striker who had just begun his loan spell at Lincoln.”Understand Mason Melia faces 4-6 weeks out with a thigh injury. Such a shame for the 18-year-old Spurs striker who had just begun his loan spell at Lincoln.— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) September 10, 2026Melia was in high demand across the EFL this summerThe 18-year-old is considered one of the best young talents to emerge from Irish football in recent years.That was demonstrated by the fact that as many as 30 clubs showed interest in signing Melia on loan from Tottenham during the summer window.The forward’s start to his spell at Lincoln has been far from ideal, but he will hope to establish himself in the starting eleven and showcase his quality in the Championship once he recovers.READ MORE: Tottenham discover who they will play on Boxing Day 2026 in hectic festive calendarThe post Tottenham striker suffers four week injury just as he gets his first big loan move appeared first on Spurs Web.