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Man United boost for Tottenham clash as key Roberto De Zerbi star injured in bizarre accident

Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in their first match after the international break, during which multiple Spurs players have sustained injuries

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 8:13 AM
Man United boost for Tottenham clash as key Roberto De Zerbi star injured in bizarre accident
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven suffered an injury during international duty ahead of facing Manchester United.
  • Luka Jovic landed on Van de Ven's left arm during the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Serbia.
  • Netherlands head coach Xavi stated the defender suffered a finger injury and downplayed its severity.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven suffered an arm injury during the Netherlands' Nations League match against Serbia on Sunday ahead of Spurs' clash with Manchester United. Serbia forward Luka Jovic landed on Van de Ven's left arm, forcing the defender off the pitch in the closing minutes of the 2-1 Dutch victory in Eindhoven.

Dutch manager Xavi downplayed the severity after the match, clarifying that Van de Ven suffered a finger injury that caused dizziness. Van de Ven is the second Tottenham defender injured in recent fixtures against Serbia, after Jan Paul van Hecke also withdrew following a similar foot incident.

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