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Vertonghen may miss UCL final as defender spotted in protective boot

  /  autty

Jan Vertonghen could be a serious doubt for the Champions League final after he was spotted leaving the Johan Cruyff Arena in a protective boot on Wednesday night.

The defender played the full 90 minutes as Tottenham fought back to secure a remarkable victory against Ajax and book their place for the June 1 showdown in Madrid.

However, according to HLN, the Belgium international did not join the rest of his team-mates as the re-emerged after the full-time whistle to celebrate with supporters on the pitch.

And footage captured by the Belgian media outlet showed Vertonghen getting on the team bus with a protective boot on his right foot.

Tottenham are waiting to examine the ankle injury fully before releasing a comment on the extent of the problem.