Tottenham star Jan Vertonghen has spoken of his "shock" after his family were robbed at knifepoint while he was away on Champions League duty.
Vertonghen was part of the squad that travelled to Germany for the last-16 second leg with RB Leipzig on Tuesday when four thieves wearing balaclavas raided his home.
They were armed with knives, but Vertonghen's wife and two children were unharmed.
The Belgium defender is reported to have been made aware of the incident during the 3-0 defeat in Leipzig and boss Jose Mourinho was seen consoling him at full-time.
He told The Sun : “I’m OK. Obviously it’s a big shock for everyone.
“The family are in shock but OK. It is what it is.”
Vertonghen's wife Sophie De Vries and their two children, a boy and a girl, were inside their home when the four thugs broke into the property and demanded valuables and cash at around 8pm.
It is believed the men wielded knives and machetes at the young family during the terrifying incident last week.
A Spurs spokesperson said: "We have been supporting Jan and his family through this terribly traumatic time.
"We encourage anyone who has any information to come forward to help the police with their investigation."
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police added: "Police were called to a residential address in NW3 at 7.49pm on 10 March to a report of a burglary.
"Officers attended. It was reported four men wearing balaclavas, armed with knives, had forced entry to the property and stolen a number of items before leaving.
"Nobody was injured. The suspects had left the scene before officers arrived. There have been no arrests and inquiries continue."
Vertonghen is the latest Premier League star to be targeted by criminals.
Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho's London home was burgles in December, with thugs reportedly stealing valuables worth more than £500,000.
