Jan Vertonghen can play until he is 40, says Mauricio PochettinoTottenham defender Jan Vertonghen can play until he is 40 because of his genetics, according to Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino, a former defender for Espanyol, Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina, says Vertonghen has developed into one of the best centre-backs in Europe since joining Spurs from Ajax in 2012. He is an athlete and he could play until he is 40 because his physical condition comes very naturally to him." Mauricio Pochettino says Toby Alderweireld will be assessed ahead of the Super Sunday game against Crystal Palace after the defender pulled up in training with a leg injury. Vertonghen and £42m summer arrival Davinson Sanchez are now Spurs' first-choice centre-back pairing due to Toby Alderweireld's ongoing injury problems.

Source: Sky sports February 24, 2018 09:00 UTC