Tottenham star labelled ‘the weakest link’ for his national side despite 8.3/10 rating

Tottenham summer signing Jan Paul van Hecke has faced criticism from Dutch media figures regarding his performances for the Netherlands. Following a 1-1 Nations League draw against Germany, former player Kenneth Perez called for the defender to be dropped. Despite receiving an 8.3 rating from FotMob in an away win over Serbia, former midfielder Theo Janssen labeled Van Hecke as the weakest link in the national side due to issues on the ball and in defense.

Janssen highlighted Van Hecke's reluctance to dribble forward and vulnerabilities when covering wide areas, urging that Jurrien Timber replace him once fit. However, multiple other Dutch media outlets offered contrasting reviews, with Brabants Dagblad praising the 26-year-old center-back's sharpness and response against Serbia.