Former Tottenham Hotspur Jan Vertonghen says he suffered concussion after-effects for nine months
4 years, 3 months ago

Former Tottenham Hotspur Jan Vertonghen says he suffered concussion after-effects for nine months

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Vertonghen briefly tried to play on after an aerial collision involving teammate Toby Alderweireld and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, but he soon had to be helped from the field and was seen vomiting on the pitch. London: Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has revealed he suffered the effects of a concussion sustained in the Champions League semi-final against Ajax in 2019 for nine months. Vertonghen, who now plays for Benfica, briefly tried to play on after an aerial collision involving teammate Toby Alderweireld and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, but he soon had to be helped from the field and was seen vomiting on the pitch. I should not have continued playing, it affected me in total for nine months and that’s why I couldn’t bring what I wanted to on the field.” The Belgian international then suffered a dip in form during the final year of his contract with Tottenham as Jose Mourinho replaced the sacked Mauricio Pochettino.

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Belgium Defender Jan Vertonghen Suffered for Nine Months After Concussion
4 years, 3 months ago

Belgium Defender Jan Vertonghen Suffered for Nine Months After Concussion

News 18  

A blow to the head in the Champions League semi-finals last year left Jan Vertonghen dizzy and suffering from headaches for nine months, and ruined the last season of his contract at Tottenham Hotspur, the Belgium international said. Centre back Vertonghen, who left Spurs for Benfica on a free transfer in August, was involved in a sickening collision with team …

Former Tottenham defender Vertonghen reveals he played through concussion problems for nine months
4 years, 3 months ago

Former Tottenham defender Vertonghen reveals he played through concussion problems for nine months

Daily Mail  

The shocking reality of concussion in football has been laid bare by former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen. Jan Vertonghen has shockingly revealed that he played through concussion symptoms The problems started after the Belgian collided with Toby Alderweireld against Ajax in 2019 In a worrying echo of the interview former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister gave to Sportsmail as part …

Concussion in football: Temporary substitutions could be on the way
5 years, 5 months ago

Concussion in football: Temporary substitutions could be on the way

CNN  

CNN — The image of Jan Vertonghen retching at the side of the pitch, barely able to keep his feet, was one that shocked viewers around the world and raised serious questions about football’s concussion protocols. IAN KINGTON/AFP/AFP/Getty Images READ: ‘Hopefully no one has to die’ – Fears over football head injuries READ: International football’s concussion protocols ‘are the worst …

Hugo Lloris injury: Tottenham captain suffers horrendous arm injury against Brighton
5 years, 5 months ago

Hugo Lloris injury: Tottenham captain suffers horrendous arm injury against Brighton

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was taken to …

Jan Vertonghen suffers instant black-eye after clash of heads in Brighton fixture
5 years, 5 months ago

Jan Vertonghen suffers instant black-eye after clash of heads in Brighton fixture

Daily Mail  

Jan Vertonghen has suffered his second black eye of the week in Tottenham's woeful defeat against Brighton. Jan Vertonghen suffered the black eye after clashing heads with Neal Maupay Vertonghen required attention on the field after the sickening clash of heads The clash of heads saw Vertonghen sustain a shiner to his left eye midway through first half The injury …

Champions League: Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino open to change in football's concussion protocols
5 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino open to change in football's concussion protocols

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Mauricio Pochettino said he was open to a change in football’s concussion protocols as Tottenham wait for an update on the health of Jan Vertonghen. London: Mauricio Pochettino said he was open to a change in football’s concussion protocols as Tottenham Hotspur wait for an update on the health of defender Jan Vertonghen, who suffered a head injury against Ajax. …

Champions League: Jan Vertonghen Tottenham-Ajax incident shows need for 'concussion substitutions'
5 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Jan Vertonghen Tottenham-Ajax incident shows need for 'concussion substitutions'

The Hindu  

Jan Vertonghen's blow to the head in Tottenham's Champions League semifinal against Ajax showed the need for "temporary concussion substitutions", says brain injury charity Headway. RELATED | Pochettino defends Tottenham doctors after Vertonghen head injury Vertonghen appeared groggy and had to be helped down the tunnel in worrying scenes but stated after the match he had no concussion despite fainting. …

Pochettino backs medical staff after Vertonghen injury
5 years, 10 months ago

Pochettino backs medical staff after Vertonghen injury

The Hindu  

Mauricio Pochettino said the medical staff are "the bosses" as he defended Tottenham's doctors in light of criticism following Jan Vertonghen's sickening head injury. Vertonghen was left bloodied following an aerial clash with Tottenham team-mate Toby Alderweireld and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana in Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat. READ | Pochettino: Spurs still alive despite Ajax loss Tuesday's …

Premier League: Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen expected to be out till December with hamstring injury
6 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen expected to be out till December with hamstring injury

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An injury to Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has added to Mauricio Pochettino’s ever-growing list of injury concerns, with the Belgian expected to return only in December. London: Jan Vertonghen is expected to be out of action until December with a hamstring injury, Tottenham announced on Thursday, adding to the club’s injury woes. Vertonghen is set to miss the Champions League …

Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen out until December with hamstring injury
6 years, 5 months ago

Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen out until December with hamstring injury

Daily Mail  

Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a fresh injury blow after revealing key defender Jan Vertonghen has been ruled out until December. Centre-back Vertonghen suffered a hamstring injury against Huddersfield in a Premier League clash on September 29. Tottenham have suffered an injury blow after revealing Jan Vertonghen is out until December Centre-back Vertonghen suffered a hamstring injury against Huddersfield on September …

Tottenham confirm defender Jan Vertonghen will be out until December with hamstring injury
6 years, 5 months ago

Tottenham confirm defender Jan Vertonghen will be out until December with hamstring injury

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that defender Jan Vertonghen …

Liverpool’s Loris Karius suffered concussion in Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, says doctor
6 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool’s Loris Karius suffered concussion in Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, says doctor

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Footage which later circulated on social media appeared to show Real Madrid’s …

Jan Vertonghen concerned about Tottenham injury list ahead of Southampton clash
12 years, 5 months ago

Jan Vertonghen concerned about Tottenham injury list ahead of Southampton clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jan Vertonghen hopes injuries do not prevent Tottenham …

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