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Holtby Injured in Eredivisie Match; Fans Demand Shinpad Rule Change

4/13/2026

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Lewis Holtby, a former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, suffered a gash on his left shin during a NAC Breda match in the Eredivisie.
The injury followed a collision with Fortuna Sittard defender Justin Hubner, and Holtby was substituted.
Medical staff treated him on the field.
Fans called for a shinpad size rule change.
Holtby later posted on Instagram thanking Hubner for his apology.

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Lewis Holtby, a former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, suffered a gash on his left shin during a NAC Breda match in the Eredivisie.
The injury followed a collision with Fortuna Sittard defender Justin Hubner, and Holtby was substituted.
Medical staff treated him on the field.
Fans called for a shinpad size rule change.
Holtby later posted on Instagram thanking Hubner for his apology.