Tottenham While Ange Postecoglou continues to look for an element of consistency on the pitch for the first few months, he has yet to make a proper start to the 2024/25 season.

That task will now be much more difficult as it is thought key defender Micky van de Ven could be sidelined for some time after suffering what appears to be a potentially serious muscle injury in the Carabao Cup clash.

23-year-old young man was forcibly expelled Midweek match against Manchester City This appears to be a fitness concern, with fans now awaiting further updates from the club on the situation.

Sporting News has the latest on how long Van de Ven could be out and how this will affect the Tottenham squad.

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Micky van de Ven’s injury news, developments after the Spurs defender’s defeat against Manchester City

In the 14th minute of Tottenham’s match against Man City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, Micky van de Ven was injured and was replaced by left-back Destiny Udogie.

The Dutch defender was moving backwards to challenge City winger Savinho but caught his right leg after both players fell to the ground. HE He looked a little distressed As he walked off the field and towards the tunnel, he raised fears of a potentially long-term hamstring problem.

Sporting News will provide further updates once more information is revealed, including Tottenham manager Postecoglou speaking in his post-match update.

Micky van de Ven’s injury history

A possible hamstring injury to Van de Ven also poses a problem for Tottenham, given that the player has suffered long-term muscle problems throughout his career.

He missed 14 matches for club and national team while at German club Wolfsburg in early 2022, and missed a total of 16 games last season, his first with Spurs, due to a long-term hamstring problem (in the same right leg). He remained on the sidelines for several months.

His injury last season was particularly frustrating as he attempted to return in early January but had to sit out another four weeks two months later.

Tottenham struggle without Micky van de Ven in the squad

Since Micky van de Ven joined Tottenham in the summer of 2023, the Dutch defender has not only impressed those who have watched his performances. He is also one of Spurs’ most important players statistically.

Tottenham won 19 of the 35 Premier League matches in which Van de Ven was in the squad, and drew 6 with a win rate of 54%. Meanwhile, Spurs lost (6) more than they won (5) in the 12 league games without him.

His defensive numbers are also noticeably worse; Without his services they concede almost half a goal more per game than they would with him.

Tottenham in the Premier League with and without Micky van de Ven

Numbers via Opta as of October 30, 2024.