Overview
- Stands-shot footage from the 4-1 derby loss to Arsenal shows Micky van de Ven appearing to ignore interim coach Igor Tudor’s push-up instructions.
- Tottenham supporters reacted angrily on social media, with some posts criticising the defender’s attitude and cautioning Liverpool against a move.
- Before the match, Van de Ven told Sky Sports the club’s league position was “unacceptable” and urged experienced teammates, naming himself, Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario, Joao Palhinha and Dominic Solanke, to lead.
- TEAMtalk reporting relayed by EPL Index says Spurs have put contract-extension talks on hold until the summer as the club focuses on survival.
- Multiple outlets report Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United are monitoring the 24-year-old, with prior reports noting Spurs had previously valued him near £100m.