Barca look clueless without their star man, and with the focus on winning the Champions League standards have been much lower in La Liga as a result
During the first half of Tottenham’s 2-0 win at Huddersfield on Saturday, Jan Vertonghen crumpled to the turf gripping the back of his leg.
He stood up and hobbled before Eric Dier urged him to go to ground and await treatment. Vertonghen – along with Belgium team-mate Mousa Dembele – then failed to appear for the second half.
That is the last thing Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino needs ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League game against Barcelona under the Wembley lights.