Tottenham fans react as heartbreaking Toby Alderweireld news emerges
Tottenham Hotspur fans have been left gutted after former defender Toby Alderweireld suffered a major injury setback, casting doubt over whether he’ll ever play professional football again.
Over the years, Tottenham Hotspur have had plenty of loyal servants who played key roles during an exciting era where they were always on the cusp of silverware.
One of those players was Toby Alderweireld, a stalwart at the back who spent six seasons at Spurs, making 236 appearances. Since leaving the Lilywhites, he has been playing for his hometown club, Royal Antwerp.
However, at 36 years old, the centre-back announced earlier this season that he would be hanging up his boots in the summer due to concerns over his heart and overall health. But just when it seemed like he would bow out on his own terms, disaster struck.
Toby Alderweireld injury: Tottenham fans send their best wishes
In the 85th minute of Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Standard Liege, Alderweireld went in for a challenge and immediately felt something wrong in his thigh.
It has since been confirmed that the defender tore his quadricep – an injury that is set to rule him out for the rest of the season, leaving serious doubts over whether he will ever play another match for Royal Antwerp.
Despite his determination to make one final appearance before retirement, the likelihood of that happening now seems slim.
Following the news, Spurs fans have taken to social media to send their best wishes to their former defender.
One fan wrote: “A great player and a Spurs legend. Toby will always have a place in my heart. I have no doubt he’ll be a success in whatever he decides to do after hanging up his boots.”
Another said: “Maybe this was meant to be. Given his heart concerns, this could’ve prevented something worse. Hope he enjoys his time with his family for many years.”
A third supporter added: “So sad to hear this. Wishing Toby a smooth recovery and good health for the future. He was a brilliant player for us.”
Another fan stated: “I hope he recovers in time to play. Such a shame.” Meanwhile, one supporter reflected on the impact Alderweireld had on their own football journey: “He was one of the defenders who inspired me to play at the back. Good luck, Toby.”
Toby Alderweireld’s impact at Spurs
It’s devastating to see a Spurs fan favourite suffer such a setback right at the tail end of his career. No player deserves this, especially someone who gave so much to the game.
We at SpursWeb wish him a speedy recovery and sincerely hope he gets the chance to step onto the pitch one last time before he retires.
Alderweireld was a proper defender, one half of that rock-solid partnership with Jan Vertonghen that fans will never forget. His contributions to Spurs were immense, and he will always be fondly remembered.
| Toby Alderweireld – Premier League stats for Spurs |
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| Appearances: 174 |
| Goals: 8 |
| Assists: 4 |
| Clean sheets: 60 |
| Blocked shots: 25 |
For everything he gave to Tottenham, he deserves nothing but the best in his post-playing career.
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