Tottenham, currently sitting in 8th place, face a concerning setback as Micky van de Ven may not return until the new year after sustaining a suspected hamstring injury during their 2-1 League Cup victory over Manchester City on Wednesday, October 30. The 23-year-old Left-back exited the pitch in tears just 14 minutes into the game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, signalling the potential severity of the injury.
Micky van de Ven’s injury has raised serious concerns for Tottenham fans after he clutched his hamstring during an otherwise routine challenge against Manchester City’s Savinho. The centre-back immediately signalled to the sidelines, ending his night early. Van de Ven has dealt with hamstring issues before, missing 12 games across competitions last season.
Set to be a huge blow for the Lilywhites
Since his arrival from Wolfsburg in 2023, Micky van de Ven has swiftly become a crucial part of Tottenham’s defence, thanks to his incredible speed, having clocked the fastest time of the season at 37.38 km/h against Brentford. With Cristian Romero also exiting early in the match against Manchester City, Spurs fans express worries over a potential defensive injury crisis as they face a packed schedule in the weeks ahead.
Starting in his usual left-back position, Micky van de Ven showcased his trademark pace, swiftly tracking back to block Savinho’s advance in the first half. However, concern quickly set in as he clutched his hamstring shortly after, raising worries among fans. Postecoglou later confirmed that van de Ven felt discomfort in his hamstring, though the full extent of the injury remains unclear.
“Micky felt something in his hamstring. I haven’t got the full update on him, but he definitely felt something, and we’ll see how he is,”
Ange Speaking in the post match conference.
The full extent of Micky van de Ven’s injury is still undetermined, as per Premier Injuries, but his absence will undoubtedly be felt, especially given his recent standout performances and increasing importance to Tottenham’s backline stability.
Since joining Tottenham, the Dutchman, who earns £50,000 per week, has made 39 appearances and contributed to five goals, underscoring his impact on both ends of the pitch.
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Tottenham will sorely miss Van de Ven’s pace and defensive reliability, especially with a demanding schedule ahead. As they prepare to face Aston Villa, Galatasaray, and Ipswich Town, Ange Postecoglou’s side will need to quickly adapt to his absence to maintain their composure.
