Micky van de Ven shared a cryptic injury update on Instagram after he limped out of Tottenham's Carabao Cup clash against Manchester City.

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Van de Ven was hooked off in the first halfWent towards the tunnel clutching the back of his thighsDefender starts on his road to recoveryFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Van de Ven sparked concern among fans and teammates after suffering a hamstring injury in the fourth-round Carabao Cup victory over Pep Guardiola's troops. The Dutch player, who has become an essential figure in Spurs’ defence, exited the field early in the game after he seemed to pull a muscle following a sprint to intercept City’s forward Savinho.

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In response to fans’ concerns, Van de Ven shared a brief but hopeful update on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of him holding his head in frustration. The post simply read, “Back soon,” leaving supporters and analysts speculating about his recovery timeline.

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This latest setback may feel like an unwelcome recurrence for Van de Ven, who faced a similar hamstring issue during the previous season, sidelining him for nearly two months. Hence, coach Ange Postecoglou was cautious while later confirming that the defender had felt discomfort in his hamstring and would undergo further assessments to determine the extent of the injury.

“Micky felt something in his hamstring,” Postecoglou said. “I haven't got the full update on him but he definitely felt something and we'll see how he is.”

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With a crucial Premier League match against Aston Villa approaching, van de Ven’s unavailability poses a challenge for Tottenham. Postecoglou will need to adjust his defensive lineup accordingly, potentially leaning on Radu Dragusin to fill in the void.