Van de Ven injury

Tottenham's defender Micky van de Ven has sustained a hamstring injury that will likely keep him out until after the upcoming international break. The injury occurred during the Carabao Cup match against Manchester City, where he left the pitch visibly upset. Manager Ange Postecoglou reassured fans that the injury is not severe, and with the international break providing extra recovery time, van de Ven may return sooner than expected. He is set to miss the match against Aston Villa, as well as upcoming games against Galatasaray and Ipswich. Meanwhile, there is optimism surrounding fellow defenders Cristian Romero and Timo Werner, both of whom may still be available for the Villa match, while captain Heung-min Son is expected to return to action if he passes training. Van de Ven expressed hope to fans on social media, indicating a commitment to recovery.