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“Controversial Bombshell amid Micky van de Ven injury Saga”- Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven faces fight for future, with Spurs eyeing replacements: report
Tottenham is reportedly looking to add a player in January following Micky van de Ven’s injury. The Dutch defender was seen grabbing his hamstring during his substitution in the win against Manchester City, replaced by Destiny Udogie after just 14 minutes.
Van de Ven has had a challenging start at Spurs, having missed two months last season due to similar issues. Concerns about the 23-year-old’s fitness have led the club to consider signing an additional player during the winter transfer window.
Former Tottenham scout Mike Brown noted that the club is seeking a new defender to address worries about Van de Ven’s injury and Cristian Romero’s fitness. Both players faced injuries last season, and it’s believed manager Ange Postecoglou has some flexibility to bring in reinforcements.
“Tottenham worries me defensively,” Brown said to Football Insider. “They struggle with the basics and aren’t strong enough at the back, even with their best lineup. Their depth is a concern, making rotation challenging. While Romero and Van de Ven are a solid pairing, the lack of quality behind them is a significant issue. They’re looking for someone who can step in if either is unavailable.”
FourFourTwo also believes that adding depth alongside Romero and Van de Ven would be beneficial, recalling the signing of Radu Dragusin last season. However, after his recent red card in the Europa League, Dragusin may not be the solution. A player with a stronger background, like Joe Gomez from Liverpool, could be a more suitable option.
Postecoglou acknowledged the need to manage Van de Ven’s fitness carefully, especially after using him at left-back for 30 minutes in the win against Burnley. “I have to think about his future and the physical demands of playing left-back in our system,” he said.
