Tottenham Hotspur’s injury list continues to grow, with key defender Micky van de Ven now joining Cristian Romero on the sidelines.
With the Dutchman expected to be out for a considerable amount of time, let us take a look at the games he is set to miss.
Tottenham Hotspur cannot seem to escape their growing injury woes, particularly in the defensive department, as recent developments have thrown their backline into turmoil.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Cristian Romero would be sidelined for six weeks following an injury sustained during their Premier League clash against Chelsea. The news was already a significant blow for Spurs, yet another worrying update has compounded their problems.
Micky van de Ven, a player who just returned from an extended period on the sideline, is now rumoured to be out for two to three weeks.
The Dutch defender was forced off during their encounter with Chelsea, which ended in a chaotic 4-3 defeat to Spurs.
While his coming off in the game was flagged as mere tiredness, speculation surrounding his condition has now gained traction after respected Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe addressed concerns on social media.
He responded to a fan query: “Anyone know what’s going on with Micky??” with a tweet on X stating: “Waiting to confirm a definite timeline but hearing a reoccurrence of injury and maybe 2-3 weeks.”
During a recent press conference, Ange Postecoglou added to the uncertainty surrounding the availability of van de Ven, he stated: “We’re still getting clarity over the injuries, but we’re going to be without them again. At the moment, we’re still trying to get timelines on those guys, so I would not put a time on it yet.”
With the 23-year-old centre-back expected to be sidelined for not more than 3 weeks, we now take a look at the games he is expected to miss for Tottenham Hotspur.
The matches he is expected to sit out are as follows:
With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven sidelined, Tottenham will likely turn to a makeshift defensive pairing comprising Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray.
While Dragusin has shown glimpses of promise, he lacks the experience and composure that van de Ven brings to the backline, and Gray is still cutting his teeth at this level.
This partnership is a far cry from the stability provided by the injured duo, and it raises questions about how Spurs will cope in the coming weeks.
The timing of these injuries is particularly cruel, given the importance of maintaining momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
Spurs will need to navigate this challenging period with grit and adaptability, and much will depend on how quickly their backup defensive replacements can step up to the task.
While their attacking prowess may provide some solace, their ability to secure results in the absence of Romero and van de Ven will ultimately define their season’s trajectory.
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