Tottenham list injury return dates ahead of Manchester United clash

Spurs detail the expected comeback dates for several injured players as they head to Old Trafford for a crucial Premier League match.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:34:15 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur have published the latest expected return dates for a group of injured players ahead of their Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday, according to Standard.

What happened

During the Nations League match between the Netherlands and Serbia in Eindhoven, captain Micky van de Ven was forced off late in the game after a hand injury. The club confirmed that his recovery timeline will be announced shortly. Earlier in the week, defender Jan Paul van Hecke was ruled out following a training setback in Serbia, a development first reported by Felo News on October 1. The club’s injury list also includes midfielder Rodrigo Porro, whose status remains uncertain.

What the reports add

Both Standard articles repeat the same information, noting that Tottenham hope to avoid a defensive crisis as they travel to face a struggling Manchester United side. The pieces cite the club’s desire to secure their first win of the season after earning just two points from the opening fixtures. No additional details on exact return dates were provided in either article.

What was said

Standard quoted the club’s medical team as saying van de Ven’s hand injury was “accidental” and that further assessment would determine his availability. No direct quotes from manager Roberto De Zerbi or other officials were included in the reports.

How it came about

Tottenham entered the international break with several new signings, including the £52 million defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who had featured in most of the first seven league games. Felo’s earlier coverage on October 1 detailed van Hecke’s withdrawal from training after a clash in Serbia, leaving the squad short of a key defensive option ahead of the Manchester United match. The current injury update follows that earlier report and adds the latest information on van de Ven’s situation.

Key facts

Micky van de Ven was forced off in the Netherlands‑Serbia Nations League match due to a hand injury. (standard.co.uk)
Jan Paul van Hecke was ruled out after a training setback in Serbia, as first reported by Felo on Oct 1. (standard.co.uk)

Timeline

2026-09-30 — Tottenham begin Premier League season with two points.
2026-10-01 — Jan Paul van Hecke ruled out after Serbia incident (Felo report).
2026-10-08 — Tottenham publish injury return dates ahead of Manchester United match.