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.
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.
