In a significant boost for Tottenham Hotspur, Dutch defender Micky van de Ven is optimistic about his return in time for the much-anticipated North London Derby.
Van de Ven was sidelined from Spurs' recent Premier League match against Newcastle United due to a quad injury. The 23-year-old had to make way for Radu Dragusin, who partnered with Cristian Romero during the Lilywhites’ 2-1 defeat at St. James’ Park.
A ray of hope amidst injury woes
Despite this setback, there's good news on the horizon. According to a recent report from BBC Sport, manager Ange Postecoglou has downplayed the severity of Van de Ven’s injury. The no-nonsense Aussie is expecting to welcome back the centre-back in time for this month’s North London Derby against their bitter rivals Arsenal.
While Van de Ven will miss out on representing Netherlands in their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Bosnia and Germany, he remains 'confident' about being available for selection when Spurs host Arsenal on September 15th.
Potential impact on team line-up
If fit enough to play, it's likely that Van de Ven will replace Dragusin at the heart of Spurs' defence as part of Postecoglou’s matchday plans later this month. As number 37 gears up towards recovery and potential inclusion in the squad, fans are eagerly awaiting his return.
The young Dutchman's presence could provide a significant boost to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of one of their most crucial matches - The North London Derby - where they'll be facing off against Arsenal.
While injuries are an unfortunate part of football life that teams must navigate around carefully; timely recoveries like these can often swing momentum back into favour just when it's needed the most. As Spurs prepare for their upcoming clash, the potential return of Micky van de Ven could be a game-changer in their favour.
