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“Positive Update” – A HUGE boost as Tottenham’s star player returns to training ahead of Europa League showdown.
Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost ahead of their important Europa League match against Elfsborg, with defender Micky van de Ven returning to full training with the first team.
The Dutch centre-back had been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Tottenham’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea on December 8.
His return offers hope for manager Ange Postecoglou, whose team has struggled in recent weeks.
During Van de Ven’s absence, Tottenham have managed just one win in their last eight Premier League matches.
The club confirmed his return on Tuesday, sharing a social media post showing the 23-year-old smiling as he took part in the session.
In addition to Van de Ven’s absence, Tottenham have been dealing with a number of injuries, with key players like Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario all sidelined.
Van de Ven’s defensive partner, Cristian Romero, who also got injured in the Chelsea match, remains unavailable as well.
The timing of Van de Ven’s return is crucial, especially with reports indicating that playmaker James Maddison could be out for up to three weeks due to a calf injury sustained in Tottenham’s recent victory over Hoffenheim.
Despite the positive news, Postecoglou is likely to manage Van de Ven’s return carefully, considering his history of hamstring problems.
Tottenham’s upcoming schedule is demanding, with a Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool on February 6, where they hold a narrow one-goal advantage, followed by an FA Cup fourth-round match against Aston Villa three days later. Depth in the squad will be key for these crucial fixtures.
While Van de Ven’s return is encouraging, it’s unlikely he will feature against Elfsborg on Thursday, as Postecoglou has been cautious in bringing injured players back into the fold.
Nevertheless, his involvement in training is a promising step forward as Spurs aim for a crucial Europa League win and automatic progression to the next round.
