Dutch media tears into Tottenham star Jan Paul van Hecke after ‘sloppy’ showing vs Serbia

Tottenham Hotspur center-back Jan Paul van Hecke faced scrutiny from Dutch media following the Netherlands' 2-1 victory over Serbia on Sunday. Outlet Voetbal Primeur labeled the 26-year-old's performance as sloppy and lacking defensive focus, linking his play to recent difficulties at Tottenham. Other Dutch outlets, including BD and Sport Nieuws, provided more positive reviews of his display under manager Xavi.

Van Hecke joined Tottenham from Brighton in a £52 million permanent deal under manager Roberto De Zerbi. His international appearance followed a difficult start to the Premier League campaign, which included a 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa, leaving Tottenham at the bottom of the table after five matches.