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Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino delivers 'bad' injury update on Jan Vertonghen
TOTTENHAM defender Jan Vertonghen could be out for some time after suffering a “bad” injury in the 4-0 win over West Brom, says Mauricio Pochettino.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen came off injured today
Vertonghen came off in the second half after rolling his ankle during the routine win over the Baggies.
He was replaced by Ben Davies and was visibly angry as he walked down the White Hart Lane tunnel.
And Pochettino admitted after the game that the Belgium international’s injury could keep him out for some time.
"It looks bad for Jan,” Pochettino said.
“We need to wait to assess him better on Sunday or Monday.
“He is very disappointed."
Tottenham beat West Brom thanks to a Harry Kane hat-trick and Gareth McAuley’s own goal.