Spurs Express Tottenham have announced they will be without center-back Jan Vertonghen until December. As he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
The Belgium international suffered the injury during the Premier League victory against Huddersfield Town last month.
Spurs express had hoped it would be a minor issue but he will now miss a crucial part of the season. As Mauricio Pochettino’s side try to compete in Europe and domestic competitions.
The 31-year-old could miss as many as five league matches. While two Champions League clashes are also on the horizon for Spurs.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez last week said Vertonghen would miss this month’s international break as well as November’s international fixtures.
Further scans this week have shown the full extent of the issue and Spurs express have now confirmed the news to their fans.
In an announcement, the north London outfit confirmed the bad news, saying: “The Belgium international defender will now continue his recovery with a view to returning to full training by December.”
Vertonghen adds to Spurs injury list with Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli, Serge Aurier and Mousa Dembele already on the sidelines.
Left-back Danny Rose withdrew from England duty with a groin strain on Thursday and Pochettino will have to get his squad to dig deep in the coming weeks.
It is not all doom and gloom for Spurs fans, though, with defender Toby Alderweireld claiming he is happy at the club.
Alderweireld is out of contract in the summer but he insists life is good at the club.
He told Sky Sports: “I’m focused on Spurs and trying to help the team. That’s all I can do. I’m the old Toby again. I try to do my best and help the team.”
