Vertonghen received treatment on the field and went to change his bloodied white jersey. Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz was pointing at his head as he spoke to Vertonghen, before allowing him to return to action in the 38th minute. Vertonghen lasted only 40 seconds before going across to the sideline, leaning over and struggling to stand. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino had to grab Vertonghen to stop him from keeling over before the Belgian was helped down the tunnel by two medical officials. Taylor Twellman, whose playing career in the United States ultimately ended because of the lingering impact of a serious concussion, tweeted that Vertonghen should not have been allowed back on the field after the clash of heads.

Source: National Post April 30, 2019 20:01 UTC