Muhammad Awwal AbubakarTottenham defender Micky van de Ven seems set for a long term on the sidelines following an injury sustained during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round clash against Manchester City.
The Dutchman was forced off the pitch in the first half of Wednesday’s 2-1 victory, which secured Spurs a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals Against Manchester United in December.
He appeared visibly angry, leaving the field in tears and clutching the back of his leg after attempting a crucial tackle on Manchester City Brazilian winger Savinho.
Manager Ange Postecoglou addressed the situation post-match, stating, “Yes, he felt something in his hamstring.
It’s still early to predict how long he will be out but he definitely felt something and we’ll see how he is.” This uncertainty leaves fans and the club anxiously awaiting further updates on Van de Ven’s condition.
In a bid to reassure supporters, Van de Ven took to Instagram on Thursday evening, posting a brief message accompanied by a photo of himself with his hands on his head. The caption read: “Back soon.”
While this suggests a positive mindset, the club will be hopeful that the injury is not as severe as the hamstring issue he suffered last November, which sidelined him for over two months in much needed time.
As Tottenham gears up for their upcoming fixtures, they will need to assess the full extent of Van de Ven’s injury before making strategic decisions.
The defender has quickly become a key player for Spurs, and his absence could significantly impact the team’s defensive solidity as they progress in domestic competitions.
With the Carabao Cup and Premier League battles ahead, the pressure will be on both the medical team and the coaching staff to ensure a swift recovery for the young defender. Fans will undoubtedly be keeping their fingers crossed for good news in the days to come.
Muhammad Awwal Abubakar
