Ange Postecoglou Provides Update on James Maddison and Micky van de Ven Injuries

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The two summer signings were key in the opening months of the season for Spurs, who enjoyed a ten-game unbeaten streak to sit at the top of the Premier League heading into November.

However, Maddison suffered a flare-up to an ongoing ankle issue while Van de Ven pulled up sharply with a hamstring problem in the chaotic 4-1 loss to Chelsea.

The pair were ruled out for the rest of 2023 with January mooted as their month of return and Postecoglou reiterated that is still the expected timeline of recovery ahead of Saturday’s clash with Everton.

“Postecoglou Updates on Maddison, Van de Ven, and Bentancur Injuries, Lo Celso Returns to Training”

Ange Postecoglou, the former Celtic manager, provided insights into the injuries plaguing James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Rodrigo Bentancur.

Maddison and Van de Ven, who sustained injuries in the same game, are currently in the rehabilitation phase, with January as a tentative return timeframe.

Bentancur, facing a similar situation, is expected to be out of the first-team picture around January as well.

During a press conference, Postecoglou explained, “They’re both in rehab and neither of them are anywhere near training with the first team at the moment.

If you look at timelines, Micky and Madders did it in pretty much the same game. Micky might be just ahead of schedule in terms of with Madders. Both kind of January and Bentancur fairly similar.”

On a positive note, Giovani Lo Celso has returned to training and will be available for the upcoming match against Everton. Brennan Johnson has recovered from a head injury sustained in the win against Nottingham Forest.

However, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, and Manor Solomon remain sidelined, while Yves Bissouma is set to miss matches until after the Africa Cup of Nations due to a red card. Destiny Udogie is also suspended.

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