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‘Lot of pain’ – Jan Paul van Hecke injury update as scale of problem is confirmed for Tottenham man

The Dutchman has returned to Tottenham from international duty for treatment after suffering an injury while with the Netherlands

By Alasdair Gold · Football London

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 9:52 AM

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Jan Paul van Hecke has returned to Tottenham after suffering a painful toe injury on international duty.
Netherlands boss Xavi revealed Van Hecke could not even touch the ball in training following the injury against Serbia.
The 27-year-old defender is now considered a doubt for Tottenham's upcoming match against Manchester United on October 10.

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Jan Paul van Hecke has left Netherlands international duty and returned to Tottenham Hotspur after suffering a painful toe injury. Netherlands manager Xavi confirmed the defender's toe was stepped on during a 2-1 win against Serbia, leaving him in too much pain to touch the ball during subsequent training sessions.

The 27-year-old center-back is now being assessed at Hotspur Way ahead of Tottenham's Premier League trip to Manchester United on October 10. Van Hecke, who joined Spurs for £52 million to reunite with head coach Roberto De Zerbi, has played every league minute this season.

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‘Lot of pain’ – Jan Paul van Hecke injury update as scale of problem is confirmed for Tottenham man

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