BAD NEWS – Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has now confirmed Tottenham star player’s injury appears to be WORST than first expected and he will be OUT for a longer period of time
Tottenham Taking Cautious Approach with Micky van de Ven’s Return from Injury
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is being gradually reintegrated into the first-team setup following his injury, with the club exercising extreme caution due to his history of hamstring issues. Injury expert Dr. Rajpal Brar has suggested that Spurs are carefully managing his return to avoid any setbacks, given the high risk of reinjury associated with such problems.
Spurs Taking No Risks with Van de Ven’s Recovery
Van de Ven, who last featured for Spurs in their 3-0 victory against Elfsborg at the end of January, has endured a frustrating second season in the Premier League. The Dutch centre-back has been a vital presence in Ange Postecoglou’s defensive setup, but frequent injury setbacks have hindered his ability to maintain a consistent run of games.
The intensity of English football, particularly in a high-pressing system like Postecoglou’s, appears to have taken a toll on the 23-year-old’s body. His explosive speed and aggressive style of play make him more susceptible to muscular issues, and as a result, Spurs are treading carefully with his recovery process.
Dr. Brar, a specialist in physical therapy and sports science, provided insight into van de Ven’s situation while speaking exclusively to Tottenham News. He explained that Tottenham’s medical team is being meticulous with his rehabilitation to minimize the risk of another hamstring injury.
“They’ll be dealing with him very methodically considering his injury and reinjury history with the hamstrings along with the pace he plays at,” Dr. Brar stated. “Based on the comments, they are bringing him along slowly, and it will take an extended period of bounce matches and consistent game time before he is close to 100 percent.”
Despite the Dutch defender being on course to return before the season’s end, Dr. Brar warned that he might not regain full match sharpness until the following campaign. “I would expect that more so for next season than this season, even though he’s expected to be back way before the season ends,” he added.
Van de Ven’s Absence a Major Blow to Tottenham’s Defence
Tottenham’s defensive struggles have been compounded by the simultaneous absence of Cristian Romero, another key figure in Postecoglou’s backline. The Argentine has been unavailable in recent weeks, leaving Spurs vulnerable at the back and forcing the manager to rely on alternative options.
Even if van de Ven makes his return in the coming weeks, the club is likely to take a cautious approach when reintegrating him into the starting lineup. Dr. Brar suggested that he may need to play in a few Under-21 fixtures before being considered for selection in the Premier League.
“Given Dr. Brar’s assessment, even if the Dutchman returns in the coming days, the club may still have to be careful with the minutes he’s given on the field. He may have to play a few Under-21 games before he’s ready to be on the bench in a Premier League game.”
While Romero is also working his way back to full fitness, his pathway to first-team action could be slightly shorter compared to van de Ven’s, given his different injury profile. Spurs will be hoping both players can return as soon as possible, as their defensive stability has been noticeably impacted in their absence.
As Tottenham push for a strong finish to the season, Postecoglou will be eager to have his first-choice centre-back pairing available again. However, the priority remains ensuring van de Ven’s long-term fitness, meaning fans may not see him at his best until the start of the next campaign.
BAD NEWS – Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has now confirmed Tottenham star player’s injury appears to be WORST than first expected and he will be OUT for a longer period of time
