Micky van de Ven's Long-Awaited Return Sparks Joy Among Spurs Fans In a lackluster home display, the Tottenham Hotspur faithful reserved their loudest cheer not for Heung-Min Son's equalizing goal, but for the return of Micky van de Ven. The defender's injury had kept him sidelined since December's match against Chelsea, and his absence has been deeply felt. The statistics are telling: without Micky van de Ven, Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League win percentage plummets from 54% to 37%. The team averages 1.8 points per game with him, compared to just 1.2 without. His presence can be the difference between a mid-table finish and a European spot. Van de Ven's impact was immediate upon his return. Spurs became bolder, pushing higher up the pitch. His pace and power provide the security that allows Ange Postecoglou's team to play with freedom. As the Spurs boss noted, "Having a left-footer at centre-back changes the dimensions of our game." Van de Ven's return is a significant boost, and his influence will be crucial for the remainder of the season.