Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham Hotspur are taking a particularly cautious approach to Micky van de Ven's return from a hamstring injury. Van de Ven has suffered four hamstring issues since he joined Spurs in 2023 and missed seven weeks over the festive period because of his latest problem.

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Throughout Tottenham's difficult winter, as Dragusin and Gray racked up the minutes for a sinking side, the fitness of Romero and Van de Ven has hung over the club, their returns intrinsically tied for many supporters to Spurs' hopes of salvaging the season.