Fans mock Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg after the Tottenham midfielder pulls off a hilarious gaffe and falls over during their game with West Ham... with one joking he's 'got skills'

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By Will Pickworth For Mailonline

Published: 20:56 GMT, 7 December 2023 | Updated: 22:50 GMT, 7 December 2023

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was the victim of an unfortunate gaffe on the ball during their game with West Ham on Wednesday.

The Swiss star was making just his third start of the season for Ange Postecoglou's side in the London derby after slipping down the pecking order.

As he ran in behind to receive a pass from Brennan Johnson in the first half, Hojberg went to cross the ball.

However, the midfielder tried to hit it with his left foot first time, but the ball bounced off his standing right foot.

As a result, Hojberg completely missed the ball and fell over in hilarious fashion.

Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was the victim of an unfortunate error against West Ham

The Switzerland midfielder made a run in behind to receive Brennan Johnson's pass

Hojbjerg tried to cross the ball with his left foot first time but the ball hit his standing leg

As a result, Hojbjerg completely missed the ball and ended falling over in hilarious fashion

And, following the incident fans were quick to mock the midfielder for his amusing error.

One said: 'This is what the Internet is for. Great skills from Hojbjerg for Spurs.'

Another quipped: 'Poor dive from Hojbjerg that,' while a further fan joked: 'Hojberg got skills.'

More supporters piled in on the unfortunate Swiss star - who joined Spurs from Southampton in 2020 for £15million.

One added: 'Do Southampton somehow have a buyback clause on Hojbjerg? I think the Championship would suit him well.'

Fans were quick to mock the Tottenham midfielder for his unfortunate gaffe on the ball

A further fan said: 'Hojberg just pulled a Tierney - tears.'

Injury-ravaged Spurs came into the clash having secured a memorable 3-3 draw away at Man City on Sunday.

They sat in fifth place ahead of kick off, three points behind Pep Guardiola's side in fourth after picking up just one point from their past four games.

Spurs started well, with Cristian Romero heading home for his first goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to put them 1-0 up 11 minutes.