Tottenham Hotspur star scores twice in private friendly after avoiding Euro 2024 injury nightmare
Tottenham Hotspur have a limited number of players participating in Euro 2024, with several key stars missing out for various reasons.
Despite these absences, manager Ange Postecoglou successfully guided Tottenham to a fifth-place finish in the Premier League, securing a spot in the Europa League for the upcoming season.
Several prominent Tottenham players were surprisingly left out of their national squads for Euro 2024. Pedro Porro was a surprising omission from Spain’s squad, while James Maddison was overlooked by England.
Timo Werner, who is on loan at Tottenham from RB Leipzig, was also snubbed by Germany. These exclusions have resulted in a diminished Spurs presence at the tournament.
Despite the absences, a few Tottenham players are making their mark at Euro 2024. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been a standout performer for Denmark, impressing with his displays, including a notable performance against England that left Jamie Carragher surprised.
Radu Dragusin has been a key player for Romania, showcasing his defensive skills and contributing to his national team’s efforts in the tournament. His performances have highlighted his potential and value to both his country and Tottenham.
Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven has been utilized as a substitute for the Netherlands. Van de Ven made a brief appearance against Poland in the group stage, playing for just three minutes.
He then played 25 minutes against Austria, a match that ended in a 3-2 defeat for the Netherlands. Despite the loss, the Netherlands progressed to the knockout stages.
Breaking into the Netherlands’ starting lineup is a challenging task for Van de Ven, but he is making a strong case for himself.
Ronald Koeman’s decision to hold a behind-closed-doors friendly against TSV Havelse provided an opportunity for fringe players like Van de Ven to shine. The Tottenham defender seized the moment, scoring twice in a dominant 6-1 victory.
Koeman’s strategy to maintain squad sharpness ahead of crucial knockout matches paid off. Wout Weghorst and Brian Brobbey also contributed to the scoreline, with Jeremie Frimpong getting on the scoresheet.
Van de Ven’s performance, especially his two goals, has bolstered his chances of earning more playing time in the tournament’s later stages.
Van de Ven’s journey at Euro 2024 almost took a turn for the worse when he narrowly avoided an injury. A heavy challenge from Steven Bergwijn on his ankle during training left Van de Ven visibly frustrated.
However, the situation was quickly resolved with an apology from Bergwijn, allowing Van de Ven to focus on impressing Koeman and contributing to the Netherlands’ campaign.
While Tottenham’s representation at Euro 2024 may be limited, the players who are participating have made notable contributions.
Hojbjerg’s performances for Denmark, Dragusin’s impact for Romania, and Van de Ven’s efforts for the Netherlands highlight the talent within the Spurs squad.
As the tournament progresses, Tottenham fans will be keenly watching their players’ performances on the international stage, hopeful for continued success and development.
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