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“He’s the weakest link” – Calls to drop Tottenham player growing

Theo Janssen is unhappy with Tottenham Hotspur‘s Jan Paul van Hecke and says he’s the weakest link in the Netherlands’ defence. The centre-back spent six years at Brighton & Hove Albion and left them for Spurs in the summer. This…

By Naveen Ullal · Sport Witness

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 7:42 AM

Key Things to Know

Theo Janssen called Jan Paul van Hecke the weakest link in the Netherlands defense.
Janssen and Kenneth Perez urged Netherlands manager Xavi to replace Van Hecke with Arsenal's Jurriën Timber.
The Netherlands drew 1-1 against Germany and defeated Serbia 2-1 with Van Hecke starting both matches.

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Paul van Hecke is facing mounting criticism for his international performances with the Netherlands. Former Dutch international Theo Janssen labeled the 26-year-old center-back the weakest link in the national defense, urging manager Xavi to drop him from the starting lineup in favor of Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber.

Van Hecke recently started in a 1-1 draw against Germany and a 2-1 victory over Serbia. Pundits Kenneth Perez and Janssen both heavily criticized his distribution and defensive positioning, as Van Hecke continues to adjust following his summer move from Brighton to Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side.

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