Postecoglou admits there is no limit to how good one Spurs star can become
Ange Postecoglou has insisted that Micky van de Ven does not have a ceiling and backed the centre-back to continue improving as a player. Less...
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Ange Postecoglou has insisted that Micky van de Ven does not have a ceiling and backed the centre-back to continue improving as a player.
Less than a year into his Premier League career, Van de Ven is already gaining a reputation as one of the best central defenders in the division.
The 22-year-old has shown composure and maturity that belies his age and the partnership he has formed with Cristian Romero at the back looks to have all the makings of a potential word-class pairing, given the way the duo complement one another.
Perhaps the one quality that sets the Dutchman apart from his contemporaries is his blistering pace and acceleration, which is extremely rare for someone of his physical stature.
Van de Ven was not only his usually defensive solid self against Nottingham Forest on Sunday but also made a key contribution at the other end of the pitch.
The centre-back lashed in Tottenham’s second goal into the top corner from the edge of the box, giving Matz Sels in the Forest goal no chance.
Postecoglou is pleased with Micky Van de Ven
When asked how good Van de Ven can become, Postecoglou said after the game (via Football.London): “I don’t know. What I do know is that he’s got a real appetite and determination to be the best he can be.
“He does that every day and his defensive work was outstanding today and it was a great strike for the goal. It was a well-worked set piece. It’s a credit to him.
“We’re not going to be the ones who put any limits on his growth and I don’t think he’ll allow us to do that. In my mind, with all of these things, I think that if we keep providing an environment for these guys to keep pushing themselves, not just Micky but others will be dragged along as well because they’re all competing.”
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Centre-backs usually do not reach the peak until well into their careers and for Van de Ven to be playing at this level at just 22 years of age is quite astounding. If he can steer clear of injuries, there is no question that he can become the best in the world in his position.
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