Luke Littler admitted he does not know how he will perform at the Flanders Darts Trophy after undergoing emergency dental treatment.
The 18-year-old is due to make his return to European Tour action in in Antwerp on Saturday, but his preparations have been thrown off after he had to have a tooth removed on Thursday.
Littler has not featured on the tour since the German Darts Grand Prix in April, after a hectic schedule and crowd issues prompted him take a step back from events on the continent.
The world champion will finally look to add to his three European titles this weekend, and is set to fly out on to Belgium on Friday.
But the ‘Nuke’ revealed he was unsure if he will be able to reach his usual high standards, as he shared the news of his emergency procedure.
He wrote on his Instagram story: “In pain for hours and hours, so had to get tooth out.
“Luckily they were able to do it and sort me out but hopefully it’s all good for Saturday.
“Everyone knows I love Belgium and hopefully I can play my best darts.
“I don’t know how I’m going to be feeling in the morning whether I’m going to be in a little bit of pain.”
The teenage sensation also had a warning for any fans that may come across him whilst travelling to Belgium.
Littler added: “If you see in the airport I’m just going to have my airpods in and I’m going to be doing my own thing.
“So don’t be saying I’m arrogant because I’m not.
instagram: @lukethenukelittlerLittler updated fans on his emergency procedure on his Instagram story[/caption] The darts star last competed in Europe at the World Cup of Darts in JuneGetty“I’ve never had this done and I don’t know how I’m going to be feeling but right now I am in shock and shaken as I didn’t know what to expect.”
Fortunately for Littler, his superior PDC ranking will give him an extra day to recover from his ordeal.
While the Flanders event gets underway on Friday, as the top seed, he will not join the draw until the second round the following day.
As a result, Littler will play the winner of Dylan Slevin or Francois Schweyen in his first match on Saturday.
And the Englishman is not alone in having a dramatic build up to the competition.
Gerwyn Price‘s participation is also in doubt after he was hospitalised earlier this week with a hand injury.
Gerwyn Price missed last week’s Players Championship 25 with an injury, but is hoping to compete in Antwerp this weekendGettyThe 2020 world champion posted pictures of himself hooked up to a drip and struggling to get a bed in hospital, but looks set to play in Belgium.
Meanwhile, Premier League Champion and world No.1 Luke Humphries has decided to skip this weekend’s tournament.
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