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Worry for Tottenham as Micky van de Ven forced off for Netherlands with hand injury after being stepped on during Serbia win

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Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:15 PM
Worry for Tottenham as Micky van de Ven forced off for Netherlands with hand injury after being stepped on during Serbia win
Key Things to Know
  • Micky van de Ven suffered a hand injury and was substituted during the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Serbia.
  • The Netherlands won the match 2-1 thanks to goals from Teun Koopmeiners and Joshua Zirkzee.
  • Tottenham is awaiting medical assessment on Van de Ven ahead of their match against Manchester United on October 10.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven was forced off with a hand injury during the Netherlands' 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Serbia on Saturday evening. The 24-year-old was substituted after his hand was stepped on during a set-piece situation at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. In the match, goals from Teun Koopmeiners and Joshua Zirkzee sealed the win for the Dutch after Mihajlo Cvetkovic had equalized for Serbia.

Tottenham is currently monitoring the defender's condition ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United on October 10. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has not yet released an official update regarding the full severity of the injury, leaving his availability for club manager Roberto De Zerbi uncertain.

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