Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven could make his return from injury in the upcoming FA Cup clash against Burnley, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. However, the team is facing more bad news as young forward Alejo Veliz is set to be sidelined for a couple of months. Despite the injury crisis, Spurs are hoping to continue their good league form and find success in the cup.
Van de Ven, who has been performing brilliantly since his move from Wolfsburg, has been back in training after injuring his hamstring in a match against Chelsea in November. Postecoglou confirmed that the centre-back may feature in the squad against Burnley, but they will need to be cautious with his return.
On the other hand, Veliz was expected to have more playing time in January and February due to Son Heung-min’s participation in the Asian Cup. However, the 20-year-old was forced off during the game against Bournemouth and scans revealed a significant knee injury. Veliz will be out for a couple of months, which is disappointing for him and the team.
Postecoglou also provided updates on Cristian Romero and James Maddison, two key players on the injury list. Maddison is not yet training with the team, and Romero is still in the early stages of his recovery.
In conclusion, Tottenham Hotspur is facing an injury crisis ahead of their FA Cup clash against Burnley. While Van de Ven could make his comeback, Veliz will be out for a couple of months. The team will need to rely on their good league form and hope for the best in the cup competition.