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Tottenham dealt another massive injury blow during international break

Things are seemingly going from bad to worse for Tottenham Hotspur on and off the pitch. Roberto De Zerbi’s side are already rooted to the bottom of the Premier League standings and need to pull up their socks to avoid…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Tottenham dealt another massive injury blow during international break
Key Things to Know
  • Micky van de Ven suffered an apparent arm injury during the Netherlands' match against Serbia.
  • The defender went down after Luka Jovic landed on him, leaving the Netherlands with ten men.
  • Tottenham teammate Jan Paul van Hecke also sustained an injury while on international duty against Serbia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur captain Micky van de Ven faces a potential spell on the sidelines after suffering an arm injury while playing for the Netherlands against Serbia. Van de Ven left the pitch late in the match after Luka Jovic fell on him, forcing the Netherlands to finish the match with ten men because they had used all their substitutions.

The setback adds to growing concerns for Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi, whose squad is already contending with an injury to defender Jan Paul van Hecke from the same international window. The club is currently awaiting official confirmation on the severity of Van de Ven's injury ahead of the upcoming Premier League weekend.

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