Nonsense to say Spurs players don't care - Van de Ven
Micky van de Ven says it is "the biggest nonsense" to suggest the club's players do not care about the team's current plight. He gave a passionate defence of their commitment to the Spurs cause on the eve of the second leg of Tottenham's Champions League last-16 tie at home to Atletico Madrid. He told a news conference, "Trust me - those involved on the pitch, the staff and the players - they care so much about the situation we are in right now."
Tottenham are a point above the Premier League relegation zone in 16th with eight matches of the season left to play after a difficult campaign. Spurs trail Atletico 5-2 from the first leg in Madrid following a club record sixth-straight loss before they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. Van de Ven said suggestions that Spurs players are not bothered by their predicament "brings so much more trouble" because supporters are "starting to believe" them.
Spurs will be without midfielder Joao Palhinha for the tie with Atletico as he continues to recover from concussion. Captain Cristian Romero, who clashed heads with Palhinha in the first leg, will be available to play while left-back Destiny Udogie and midfielder Lucas Bergvall are fit enough for the bench after hamstring and ankle injuries respectively.
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Micky van de Ven has responded to claims about Tottenham's players. The defender is adamant that the squad is committed - but some are starting to doubt it.
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