Micky van de Ven says it is a ‘terrible time’ for Tottenham Hotspur after Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
The Netherlands international started in Spurs’ 5-2 defeat to the La Liga side in Madrid.
The Tottenham defender spoke to Ziggo Sport after the match football news Has released his comments.
Spanish newspapers were critical Diego Simeone reviewed Van de Ven’s performance and gave him a blank rating.
Tottenham trailed 4–0 to Atletico after 22 minutes. Igor Tudor gave the opening goal to Antonin Kinski, but he was replaced by Guglielmo Vicario in the 17th minute.
‘Doomsday scenario’ for Spurs
The 24-year-old centre-back has sympathy for the Czech goalkeeper, who made his Champions League debut yesterday.
“It’s terrible for him too, he’s making his debut. You wouldn’t wish that on anyone.” He said.
Van de Ven on how Tottenham lost to Atletico: “Honestly, terrifying: a doomsday scenario.
“Everything that could go wrong in the first twenty minutes went wrong. Everyone slipped, including me. Those are the moments you can’t do anything about. I can’t stand here and start blaming the pitch.”
Mentally tough for Van de Ven
The north London club has faced a tough run of form this season, especially in the Premier League. They are now 16th in the table, one point above 18th-placed West Ham United.
Last month, Tottenham parted ways with Thomas Frank and appointed Igor Tudor as manager until the end of the season. The Croatians have dominated in four matches and have lost all of them.
The Dutchman will miss Sunday’s clash with Liverpool due to a suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace. Van de Ven has come through a tough season with the English club.
“Of course, I can do the standard thing that we all have to stick together and work hard, but we are being given blow after blow. It is really very difficult.” He added.
“We have an important match this weekend which I can’t attend, because I’m suspended of course. But it’s a really terrible time. How am I feeling mentally? It’s hard, I can tell you. Really hard. I have to keep going; that’s life. I’m not on my phone anymore; I’m completely done with it. Just family and stuff.”
That last part in particular would suggest that the Dutchman has had enough of criticism and is protecting himself from both traditional and social media.
tottenham need to change things
Spurs have nine Premier League matches left this season, including the match at Anfield this weekend.
This includes matches against Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are also in the relegation battle.
Tottenham can move away from the danger zone by scoring six points against these two clubs. Anything less than wins against both the Reds and Wolves could cause even more pressure.
Mickey Van de Veen also needs to show more upon his return. Following talk of interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, his chances of such a move have certainly been harmed.
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