Jan Vertonghen injured himself in the 4-0 win over West Brom on SaturdayAP:Associated PressThe duo have forged a brilliant partnership in the heart of the Spurs and Belgium defencePA:Press Association
The club must wait for the swelling to ease before they can properly assess the Belgian, who also missed three months last year with a knee problem.
Spurs will not look to buy in the transfer window and are likely to use Kevin Wimmer and Ben Davies at the back as replacements.
Alderweireld said: “First of all we hope Jan is not injured too long. But if he is injured there are a lot of people who can play in his place and bring the level he brings. People will have to step up.
Alderweireld has established himself as one of the league's best defenders since signing for the sideGetty Images
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The Belgian international already missed a chunk of action last seasonEPA
“We will see over the next couple of days and hopefully it is not too bad.”
Boss Maurcio Pochettino added: “We are very disappointed and feel very bad that Jan is injured."
Spurs currently sit second in the table, and face a daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium next week to take on Manchester City.
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