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Tottenham injury boost as Micky van de Ven and Van Hecke timelines revealed

Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost on the injury front, with both Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke in contention to…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 8:41 AM
Tottenham injury boost as Micky van de Ven and Van Hecke timelines revealed
Key Things to Know
  • Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke could feature for Tottenham against Manchester United.
  • Injuries suffered by both Dutch defenders on international duty are not considered serious.
  • Netherlands manager Xavi confirmed Van de Ven's finger issue was not a major injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur defenders Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke could both be available for the upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United. Dutch outlet Vi.nl reports that neither knock sustained on international duty is serious, providing a boost for manager Roberto De Zerbi with Spurs currently sitting bottom of the league table.

Van Hecke returned early from international duty due to a foot issue, while Van de Ven hurt his wrist and finger against Serbia. Additionally, Dejan Kulusevski could potentially feature in the matchday squad after being sidelined for over a year.

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