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Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou has shared the most recent updates on defenders Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero forward of their upcoming league fixture in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad Stadium.
Spurs, sitting tenth within the league desk with 16 factors, face an uphill battle, particularly with each of their first-choice centre-backs unlikely to characteristic.
Romero stays uncertain for the sport as he continues to get better from the damage he picked up in opposition to Aston Villa earlier this month.
His health considerations have been aggravated when he needed to be substituted at half-time throughout Argentina’s match in opposition to Paraguay, subsequently lacking their subsequent fixture in opposition to Peru.
Alongside his bodily struggles, Romero just lately celebrated the delivery of his child daughter. Whereas Postecoglou congratulated Romero on the joyous event, he admitted the defender isn’t but in full situation to make his return to the squad.
Micky van de Ven, in the meantime, is making progress in his restoration from a hamstring damage and has resumed coaching. Nevertheless, Postecoglou confirmed that the Dutchman continues to be a few weeks away from being match-fit, aiming for a possible comeback by mid-December.
His absence means Spurs should navigate just a few extra essential video games with out one among their most dependable defensive choices.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero dominated a doubt for the Manchester Metropolis sport. (Photograph by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)
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Ange Postecoglou offers replace on Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero
Talking forward of the massive sport this weekend, Postecoglou stated (as quoted by The Customary):
“Joyful for Cristian and his spouse on the delivery of their child lady. He’s nonetheless not one hundred pc so he’s a doubt undoubtedly for the weekend. Everybody else from the internationals obtained by means of nicely.
“Micky continues to be a few weeks away. He’s on the grass coaching however he’s nonetheless a few weeks away. We’re hoping by the center of December he’s again and out there to play.”
With each Romero and van de Ven unavailable, Tottenham will depend on Radu Drăgușin and Ben Davies to deal with defensive duties in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
Davies’ expertise will likely be essential, whereas Drăgușin has a main alternative to showcase his talents in what’s going to undoubtedly be a difficult encounter, significantly with Erling Haaland main Metropolis’s assault.
The Romanian has had a combination run of video games because the accidents on the again, with him not being probably the most assured on the again. However he must step up if Spurs need to beat the reigning Premier League champions for the second time this season.
