September 1st 2024.
Micky van de Ven, one of Tottenham's key players, suffered a knee injury during their victorious match against Everton. As the highly anticipated North London Derby against Arsenal approaches, manager Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on the defender's condition.
Van de Ven's presence on the field has been crucial for Spurs since he joined the team last summer. In his absence, the team has struggled, so there was much concern when he appeared to injure his knee during the 4-0 win over Everton last weekend. However, to everyone's relief, he managed to play the full 90 minutes.
Initially, it was assumed that he would be fit for Sunday's clash against Newcastle United, as he was not mentioned in the manager's pre-match press conference. But to everyone's surprise, he did not make the trip to St. James Park and was replaced by Radu Dragusin in the starting line-up. Along with Van de Ven, Brennan Johnson was also replaced by Pape Sarr.
This came as a huge blow for Tottenham, especially with their next match being against their arch-rivals Arsenal on September 15 after the international break. However, Postecoglou has reassured fans that Van de Ven's injury is not serious and he will be back in time for the highly anticipated clash.
During the pre-match press conference, the manager explained that Van de Ven was close to being fit, but the international break has hindered his full recovery. He also mentioned that he wanted to give Radu a chance to play, especially at this venue, which is why he made the decision to start him instead. When asked if it was disappointing to not have Van de Ven available, Postecoglou responded that it was not a major concern and that they have a busy schedule coming up, so having all their defenders fit is crucial.
In addition to Van de Ven's absence, Tottenham also has injury concerns up front with both Dominic Solanke and Richarlison out for the Newcastle clash. With the North London Derby looming, it is important for Spurs to have all their key players fit and ready to face their fierce rivals. Fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusive content, and analysis on Arsenal by signing up for our newsletter, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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