“significant one” – Update from the gaffer on the injuries to James Maddison and Micky van de Ven
Vicario gave an incredible performance against Chelsea, but Pochettino’s team defeated the nine-man Spurs 4-1 to snap their winning streak.
However, Ange felt that the injuries to James Maddison and Micky van de Ven, two of Tottenham’s best players, were the game’s biggest drawback.
They have both made an instant impression and have been two of Spurs’ top players.
With Cristian Romero as his defensive partner, the Dutch defender has established a dangerous pairing. Postecoglou’s high line, the center of his system, will depend on the Dutchman’s full recovery.
Ange said about his injury (via Evening Standard):
“It’s too early but looking at Micky you’re thinking it’s a pretty significant one so you’d assume he’ll be out for a little while.”
Van van Ven may be out for some time after being seen hobbling around on crutches last night, according to earlier information from George Sessions, a writer for PA Sports.
He shared the update on X:
No surprise but Micky van de Ven limps through the mixed zone on crutches. The loss of VDV for the foreseeable future coupled with Romero’s incoming three-match ban a lasting blow from tonight
Ange, on the other hand, gave a more upbeat response to James Maddison’s injury, implying that it was merely an ankle knock and that the player was removed more as a precaution.
He said:
“He got a knock on the ankle. We were down one man already. It made sense to make a couple of changes at that point.”
