‘Made of glass’, ‘Real problem’ – Tottenham fans react as latest injury blow rocks club
By Harry Sykes
Tottenham fans were rocked by the news that right-back Kieran Trippier was injured in the 2-0 friendly win over Juventus on Saturday.
Sky Sports reported that the 26-year-old initially carried on playing after a clash with Juventus left-back Alex Sandro early on in the game.
He even delivered a trademark inch-perfect cross for striker Harry Kane to score the first goal.
However, he was substituted four minutes before half-time and replaced by Kyle Walker-Peters.
Tottenham went on to complete an impressive victory and didn’t concede a goal, but Spurs fans were left fearing the worst when Trippier was spotted leaving the stadium on crutches and wearing a protective boot.
After the game, manager Mauricio Pochettino said the player would need to be assessed on Monday, but with the opening games in the Premier League less than a week away, Tottenham fans are concerned.
Spurs are still the only team not to have made a new signing in the summer and after losing Kyle Walker to Manchester City, they now face the prospect of how to line up against Newcastle next Sunday.
Kyle Walker-Peters is yet to make a senior appearance for Tottenham and it is unlikely to Pochettino will see him as ready to be first-choice right-back.
Fans are understandably worried about the situation – here is a selection of their reactions on Twitter.
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