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Tottenham fans will not want to hear Xavi’s latest Jan Paul van Hecke injury update

Tottenham are sweating over the fitness of Jan Paul van Hecke after he picked up an injury during the Netherlands’ 2-1 win against Serbia. The central defender has been omitted from the squad for the rest of the international break…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:07 AM
Tottenham fans will not want to hear Xavi’s latest Jan Paul van Hecke injury update
Key Things to Know
  • Netherlands manager Xavi confirmed Jan Paul van Hecke sustained a painful toe injury against Serbia.
  • Van Hecke was omitted from the Netherlands squad after being unable to kick a ball during training.
  • The central defender will return to Tottenham to begin recovery ahead of facing Manchester United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Netherlands manager Xavi has confirmed that Tottenham defender Jan Paul van Hecke suffered a toe injury during the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Serbia. Van Hecke was stepped on during the match and experienced significant pain afterward, prompting his removal from the national squad for the remainder of the international break.

Xavi revealed that Van Hecke attempted to train but was unable to kick a ball due to the discomfort. The defender will return to Tottenham to focus on recovery ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Manchester United.

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