Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on Micky van de Ven. (Images from Sky Sports)
Tottenham fans have received a huge boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday as Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Micky van de Ven’s injury is “not too serious”.
The Dutch star limped off during Spurs’ Carabao Cup win over Man City on Wednesday after picking up a hamstring injury early in the first half of the tie. caused a lot of concern in the stadium given the defender’s history with injuries in that area of his body.
Van de Ven missed several months of the 2023/24 campaign with a hamstring problem and the 23-year-old was certainly aware of that on Wednesday night.
The Spurs star was left devastated as he left the pitch in north London as the Netherlands international was seen heading to the dressing room in tears. At this point, many feared that the center would be out for several weeks, but that is not the case.
Speaking to the press on Friday, Postecoglou eased any fears over Van de Ven’s fitness by stating that the Dutch star’s problem is “not too serious”.
“Micky has strained his hamstring,” the Tottenham manager confirmed via Sky Sports. “It’s not too serious, but it will probably be after the international break for him.
“I was disappointed, obviously I was really looking forward to the game so I was a bit emotional but it’s definitely not as bad as the last time it kept him out for quite a while.
“He will work hard and the good thing is that we have the international break, which is another two weeks, so hopefully he won’t miss too much football.”
The news of Micky van de Ven is a huge relief for Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou
Van de Ven’s injury is a huge blow for Tottenham, especially with an in-form Aston Villa coming to town on Sunday; however, the Dutch defender’s problem could have been much worse and Spurs fans will be grateful that his situation is not like last season.
The centre-back has become a fan and Postecoglou favorite since his move from Wolfsburg as part of a Offer of 50 million euros last summer for his crazy speed, among other talents, which allows the Australian coach’s team to play with a high line.
Tottenham travel to Man City on November 23 and this is a clash for which Spurs will hope to have Van de Ven back.
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