Muhammad Awwal AbubakarTottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven finds himself under scrutiny after suffering yet another injury during the midweek victory over Manchester City.
The Dutch defender, who was substituted in the 14th minute, appeared to clutch his hamstring as he left the pitch, raising fresh concerns about his fitness.
Since joining Spurs, the 23-year-old has struggled to maintain consistency due to injury woes, including a two-month absence last season for the same issue. With the team now considering their options for January, the future looks uncertain for van de Ven.
There are already whispers within the club about potential replacements, indicating that Spurs are unwilling to rely on a player whose fitness has been a major concern.
Former Tottenham scout Mike Brown revealed that the club is actively exploring options to bolster their defense.
“Another body to help Romero and Van de Ven would be valued,” Brown noted, reflecting the sentiment echoed by fans and analysts alike.
Last season, Spurs secured Radu Dragusin as a reinforcement, but his recent red card in the Europa League has cast doubt on his reliability as a long-term solution.
Among the names circulating in the transfer rumor, Liverpool’s Joe Gomez stands out as an ideal candidate to fill in the gap for Mickey Van De Ven.
His experience and quality could provide the stability Tottenham need as they aim to strengthen their backline.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has expressed concern over van de Ven’s fitness, particularly after deploying him as a left-back during the final 30 minutes of the match against Burnley.
“I’ve been mindful of Micky. He’s had a couple of injuries and I’ve got to be careful with him when it comes to the demands of playing left-back in our system,” Postecoglou said. “I’ve got to think about the future and the physical demands are different at left-back.”
Muhammad Awwal Abubakar
