Update on Van de Ven's positive progress at Spurs

Despite missing Spurs' loss to Newcastle United due to a knee injury, Micky van de Ven is expected to make a return to the team soon.

Manager Postecoglou may be able to include the rapid defender in his starting lineup at the weekend.

Dr Rajpal Brar, who spoke to tottenhamhotspurnews.com, stated that the defender’s injury is not as serious as the club had initially anticipated.

The doctor said: “He injured the knee during a tussle in the Everton game and has been making progress since.

“Not exactly sure what the issue is but he was already close prior to the international break and the club were cautious with him – partly due to, as Ange referred, a heavy program following the break where Tottenham matches come thick and fast with multiple of them against top competition.”