Jan Vertonghen’s horrific injury update after clash against Ajax keeper

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen was forced from  the field in the 39^th minute of the Champions League semi-final against Ajax with head injury. The Belgian international was caught by Ajax goalkeeper André Onana as both players challenged for the ball in the Dutch side's penalty area. Vertonghen initially seemed to be fit to continue but a couple of seconds later he was immediately replaced by Moussa Sissoko. In his post-match press conference Tottenham head coach was asked about Jan Vertonghen and the Argentine revealed whom belonged the decision to stop him playing. "I was not involved. That was the doctor’s decision. I think it’s so important that the rules and the protocols are there. Our medical staff followed the protocol. I was never involved. The decision was the doctor’s. The referee asked, and the action we needed to take him out because he did not feel well. "Now is okay, now is good. He was walking away, was more relaxed. Hope it is not a big issue." According to the Evening Standard reporter Dan Kilpatrick, the defender passed all of the concussion tests. More tests on the defender are expected today, but if the defender passes them, then there is a good chance that he will be available for the second leg at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

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