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Tottenham receive major Jan Paul van Hecke injury boost ahead of Man United away

Tottenham Hotspur have just received some big news regarding Jan Paul van Hecke, which indicates whether the Dutchman is likely to be fit to play…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 3:30 PM
Tottenham receive major Jan Paul van Hecke injury boost ahead of Man United away
Key Things to Know
  • Jan Paul van Hecke returned to training with Tottenham ahead of Saturday's match against Manchester United.
  • Neither Van Hecke nor Micky van de Ven has been ruled out of the upcoming fixture.
  • Pedro Porro, Xavi Simons, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined for Tottenham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur have received a fitness boost with defender Jan Paul van Hecke returning to training at Hotspur Way this week ahead of their clash against Manchester United. Van Hecke had returned early from international duty with the Netherlands due to a toe injury, but neither he nor fellow center-back Micky van de Ven have been ruled out of Saturday's match at Old Trafford.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi still faces several absences, with Pedro Porro, Xavi Simons, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Wilson Odobert ruled out, alongside likely absentee Dejan Kulusevski. Manchester United also face significant injury concerns, with nine players reportedly doubtful.

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