Postecoglu Received A ‘Heartbreaking’ News Despite Tottenham Winning Against Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur have received a huge blow ahead of their upcoming fixtures as defender Micky van de Ven sustained a hamstring injury during the first half of their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester City.

The Dutch international, who had been deployed at left-back, was forced off after appearing to injure himself while sprinting back to challenge city’s winger Savinho.

His Anger was visible after he clutched the back of his leg, leading to his replacement by Destiny Udogie.

At the time of van de Ven’s departure, Spurs were leading 1-0, courtesy of a well-placed goal from Timo Werner.

The young defender was visibly shaken as he exited the pitch, and teammate Yves Bissouma offered support by following him down the tunnel to provide a comforting embrace.

Although van de Ven returned to the bench moments later, the severity of the injury remains a pressing concern for head coach Ange Postecoglou.

The timing of this injury is particularly troubling for Spurs, as they prepare to face Aston Villa in the Premier League this Sunday.

Van de Ven had previously endured a two-month in sidelines last season due to a similar hamstring issue at a comparable stage in the campaign. His absence, should it extend, would add to Tottenham’s growing injury woes.

In addition to van de Ven’s situation, the club is also dealing with the loss of forward Wilson Odobert, who faces a lengthy recovery following what Postecoglou described as a “serious” setback from a prior hamstring injury. Such disruptions are testing the depth of Spurs’ squad as they navigate a demanding schedule.

On the opposite side of the pitch, Manchester City also faced a setback, losing defender Manuel Akanji to injury during the warm-up. Ruben Dias was brought in to fill the gap in the starting lineup.

Both Postecoglou and City manager Pep Guardiola have voiced concerns over the congested fixture calendar, with Guardiola stating before the match that he would not “take a risk” with any fatigued players in the Carabao Cup.