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Tottenham star Jan Vertonghen offers update on injury
TOTTENHAM defender Jan Vertonghen has taken to social media about his injury.
Jan Vertonghen "gutted" with latest injury
Vertonghen suffered ligament damage to his ankle in the 4-0 win over West Brom on Saturday, but a timescale for the Belgian's return has yet to be determined.
It has been reported Vertonghen, who has started all but one of Tottenham's Premier League games so far this season, could be facing up to two months of rehabilitation.
Thanks to everyone for your kind messages. Gutted to be injured but will be back as soon as I can #COYS
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) January 17, 2017
And the Belgium international is devastated that he's set for a spell on the sidelines.
The 29-year-old posted on his personal Twitter account: "Gutted to be injured but will be back as soon as I can."
Mauricio Pochettino does not like to publicise return dates for injuries.
Jan Vertonghen could be out of action for two months
But the Spurs manager admitted it looked "bad" after the home win over West Brom.
He said: "It looks bad for Jan. We need to wait to assess him better on Sunday or Monday. He is very disappointed."
Second-placed Tottenham, who trail Chelsea by seven points, visit Manchester City on Saturday.