With a couple fixtures this week, there were multiple media opps with Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglu. He gave a few updates on multiple players, including Micky van de Ven. Let’s run through what he had to say, on Van de Ven and the others.
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Kick-off: 5.30pm (BST), Sunday November 10, 2pm, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Result Probability: Tottenham 77% Ipswich Town 10% Draw 13%
Micky Van de Ven
Injury: hamstring
What Big Ange said yesterday: ‘Yeah, it will be after the international break. Exactly when will be dictated by his progress during that time. We will have to see.’
Potential Return: late November, early December.
Timo Werner
Injury: groin strain
What Big Ange said yesterday: “Timo is likely to miss out as well.”
Potential Return: late November, early December.
Cristian Romero
Injury: ankle/foot
What Big Ange said yesterday: “Cristian, we’ll see how he goes: training today and tomorrow – we’ll make a call on him.”
Potential Return: perhaps tomorrow
Mikey Moore
Injury: unspecified illness
What Big Ange said yesterday: “Mikey, unfortunately, will still miss out on the weekend.”
Potential Return: late November, most likely, but hard to say.
Richarlison
Injury: hamstring
What Big Ange said on Wednesday: ‘Richy, with his hamstring, he’ll be out for a little while. We’re still getting the final information, but he’ll be out for a little while.’
Potential Return: unknown
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