Tottenham defender Alderweireld hit by heavy injury, confirms Mourinho

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·21 November 2020

Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld faces a period out of action after picking up an injury in Spurs' victory over Manchester City on Saturday.

The Belgian, 31, appeared to injure his groin and was replaced after 81 minutes as Jose Mourinho's side won 2-0 to move top of the Premier League.

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Alderweireld has started six of his side's nine league games this season.

"I just feel sorry for Toby, because it was a fantastic performance. He has an important injury," Mourinho said.

Asked if it was potentially a long-term injury, the Spurs manager added: "I would say so."

Alderweireld posted to social media after the match that he was "disappointed to pick up an injury", but "fingers crossed it's not too bad".