Vertonghen blow

TOTTENHAM defender Jan Vertonghen suffered ligament damage to his ankle in the win over West Brom on Saturday but a timescale for the Belgian’s return has yet to be determined.

Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino does not like to comment on how long injuries will take to clear up, but after the 4-0 victory at White Hart Lane he said it looked “very bad”. It has been reported that Vertonghen, below, could now be facing up to two months of rehabilitation. It is a bitter blow for Spurs, who are second in the Premier League and seven points behind leaders Chelsea. They face Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday. Vertonghen said on Twitter: “Thanks to everyone for your kind messages. Gutted to be injured but will be back as soon as I can.”