Embarrassing moment Tottenham star ‘nearly breaks his neck’ trying to kick ball against West Ham

PIERRE-EMILE HOJBJERG did not cover himself in glory during Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to West Ham.

Hojbjerg played 67 minutes of Thursday night's clash before he was hooked by Ange Postecoglou.

That move came as part of the Spurs manager's gambit to wrestle back control of the game late on.

But it was with just four minutes on the clock that Hojbjerg had a moment to forget.

During a Tottenham attack on the left flank, Brennan Johnson received the ball.

He then spotted and played a pass towards Hojbjerg who was making a run into the penalty area.

The Dane attempted to play the ball quickly with his left foot.

However, when the ball finally arrived it did not go according to plan.

Hojbjerg swung his left boot at the ball while off balance but missed the ball after it had come off his right foot first.

The 28-year-old then tumbled to the floor.

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And fans were left in hysterics at the unfortunate series of events.

One fan said: "This is what the Internet is for. Great skills from Hojbjerg for Spurs…."

A second said: "Nearly brokehis neck."

A third said: "Hojbjerg thought he was Neymar what is this?"

Another added: "Go easy on him he did get fouled by John Cena."

Spurs face Newcastle on Sunday in their next game.