Muhammad Awwal AbubakarTottenham Hotspur’s seek of consistency in the 2024/25 season has hit a significant setback with news that key defender Micky van de Ven may be facing a lengthy absence.
The Dutchman suffered what appears to be a serious hamstring injury during the Carabao Cup clash against Manchester City, leaving fans concerned about the implications for the team moving forward.
The 23-year-old was forced off the pitch in just 14th minute of the match, shortly after attempting to challenge City winger Savinho who also got injured after the hour mark.
Following the collision, Van de Ven was seen clutching his right leg, visibly frustrated as he made his way down the tunnel.
He was replaced by Destiny Udogie, but the immediate fear among fans is that this injury could be long-term, given Van de Ven’s history with similar issues in recent years.
After the match, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou remained tight-lipped about the severity of the injury. “Micky felt something in his hamstring,” he confirmed. “I haven’t got the full update on him, but he definitely felt something and we’ll see how he is.”
This uncertainty leaves Spurs supporters on edge, as the club prepares to release further updates following scans and assessments.
Van de Ven’s injury history adds another trouble to Tottenham. The defender has previously struggled with muscle issues, missing 14 matches during his time at Wolfsburg in early 2022.
In his debut season with Spurs last year, he faced a frustrating campaign, missing a total of 16 games due to a prolonged hamstring problem that affect his right leg.
He made an initial attempt to return to action in January, only to suffer another setback that sidelined him for an additional four weeks.
The statistics illustrate Van de Ven’s importance to the Tottenham lineup. Since his arrival in the summer of 2023, he has emerged as one of the team’s most reliable center backs.
In 35 Premier League matches with Van de Ven in the squad, Tottenham secured 19 victories and drew six, resulting in a commendable 54% win rate.
Conversely, in the 12 league matches he missed, Spurs recorded only five wins against six defeats. The team’s defensive capabilities also take a hit in his absence, with the side conceding nearly half a goal more per match without him on the pitch.
The fans will hope the injury shouldn’t be a big worry and the player could return as soon as possible to help the team achieve it’s goals as the season progressed.
Muhammad Awwal Abubakar
