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Tottenham winners and losers: Omar Marmoush confidence boost as defensive pair suffer injury scares

Tottenham need to hit the ground running after the international break

By Sam Tabuteau · Evening Standard

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Omar Marmoush gained confidence with an international brace while Tottenham defenders sustained injury scares.
Micky van de Ven hurt his hand and Jan Paul van Hecke suffered a foot injury playing for the Netherlands.
Marmoush scored two goals as Egypt defeated South Sudan 5-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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Omar Marmoush provided Tottenham with a confidence boost by scoring twice during the international break, while Dutch defenders Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke suffered injury scares. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is seeking a turnaround as winless Spurs sit bottom of the Premier League table after five matches.

Marmoush netted two goals in Egypt's 5-0 win over South Sudan, and Mathys Tel scored five goals across two games for France Under-21s. However, Van de Ven sustained a hand injury, and Van Hecke experienced a foot problem, leaving both doubtful for Tottenham's upcoming fixture against Manchester United.

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