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When Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven will now return from injury as big update emerges
A part of the reason behind Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles at the back in recent weeks have been due to Micky van de Van’s injury-enforced absence.
Van de Ven was rushed back from injury to play in Spurs’ 4-3 defeat against Chelsea last month.
Since then, the Tottenham centre-back has been sidelined for several fixtures, including their last eight Premier League games — where they have won and drawn a game apiece while losing six.
Micky van de Ven has been a saviour for Ange Postecoglou since heading to N17 — allowing him to press teams high and play on the pitch while leaving minimal numbers at the back due to his incredible recovery pace.
The Dutchman’s sprinter-like pace and long legs allow him to cover ground every time the Lilywhites’ high line is breached.
Cody Gakpo raved about Van de Ven’s pace by admitting that he is faster than former Bayern Munich and Chelsea winger Arjen Robben.
Micky van de Ven could return from injury when Tottenham face IF Elfsborg
James Maddison described Van de Ven as “rapid” as well.
Last month, Van de Ven issued an injury update by captioning his Instagram post: “On the way.”
Now, Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe has revealed that Van de Ven is “on course to be included in Thursday’s squad” for his side’s contest against IF Elsborg in the Europa League.
Van de Ven has been labelled “world-class” and upon his return, the relief for Postecoglou will be that his side are unlikely to ship as many goals as they have during his absence.
Even Ange Postecoglou described Van de Ven as “outstanding” and the return of such an experienced figure and leader in the side cannot be overstated whatsoever.
Ange Postecoglou’s prediction could come true after Micky van de Ven return
Ange Postecoglou predicted Tottenham to return to form once some of his injured players are available for contention and one of the names he would have had on his mind is the former VFL Wolfsburg defender.
Postecoglou claimed after Spurs’ 2-1 defeat to Leicester City: “It’s a combination of mental fatigue that some of the players are feeling at the moment, but after that we created enough chances to overcome the deficit.”
“Ultimately it is about staying strong, we are going to get significant players back in the next two weeks – that’s all this group needs, they just need some help.”
Ange Postecoglou added: “Once they get their help I’m sure their fortunes will change. The guys coming back will not be low on confidence and they will drive the group.”
If Van de Ven does feature against IF Elsborg, he could potentially be in the matchday squad or even start against Brentford on Sunday.
