Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed that defender Micky van de Ven remains a major doubt ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City at home, with the centre-back facing a late fitness call.
Van de Ven was absent from Spurs’ midweek Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt after picking up an injury, and although there has been some progress, his availability for the weekend remains uncertain as the clock ticks down.
Providing an update during his pre-match media briefing, Frank struck a cautious but hopeful tone regarding the Dutch defender’s chances of featuring against Pep Guardiola’s side.
“Micky is a minor one. He will be touch-and-go for Sunday. We’re hoping.He was on the pitch yesterday and today, so hopeful for that, but it’s touch-and-go.”
As Tottenham continue to navigate a demanding schedule, the situation is further complicated by an ongoing injury crisis that has sidelined nine players, stretching squad depth at a crucial point in the season.
With Manchester City rolling into north London and the stakes high in the Premier League title race, Spurs will be sweating on Van de Ven’s condition right up to kick-off, hoping for a timely boost at the back as they look to rise to the challenge.
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