Micky van de Ven is currently away on international duty with the Netherlands for Euro 2024, but he very nearly suffered an injury in training after a former Spurs player put in a dangerous tackle on the young defender.
They may not have crossed paths at Tottenham, but van de Ven and Steven Bergwijn have shared the pitch for their country and spend plenty of time in training together.
As per Dutch media outlet, FC Update, reporter Noa Vahle said of the situation: “He went all out on Micky van de Ven’s ankle. I understand Micky’s reaction. Such an action will only cost you the European Championship. Steven Bergwijn has apologised.”
Apparently, van de Ven was left furious by the reckless challenge which could have ended his adventure at Euro 2024 very early. But, Bergwijn has said he’s sorry and the matter appears to be resolved.
Van de Ven suffered a serious hamstring injury back in November of last year and ended up missing almost three months of his first season with Spurs.
However, he came back strong and put in a string of impressive displays across his 29 appearances, scoring three goals and claiming Tottenham’s Player of the Season award.
He has played just three minutes for the Netherlands at Euro 2024 so far, when he was put on the field in the dying moments of his country’s win over Poland, playing at left-back.
Spurs Web Opinion
I’m glad Micky is alright, and hopefully, he can get some more minutes under his belt in that final group game against Austria tonight.
He deserves to be playing, and he should be at centre-back alongside Virgil van Dijk. That said, the Netherlands do have a very strong defensive roster, with lots of experience in there.
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