Micky van de Ven explains why Spurs system suits his game so well
It would be fair to say that Micky van de Ven has settled into life at Tottenham pretty well over the last 18 months, and the Dutchman has been discussing why he’s a perfect fit for the Lilywhites and the system Ange Postecoglou employs.
Van de Ven feels trusted at Tottenham
Having signed from Wolfsburg last summer as a relative unknown, van de Ven has seen his reputation soar since joining Spurs.
He is now regarded as one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and he attributes his success at Spurs to the players and the manager around him for the way they welcomed him to the club.
Speaking to the press (via Football.London), he said: “The guys were really important for me and the gaffer gave me the trust. Since then everything went well. When you are a player and have the trust, you play more free and that helps me.”
High line works for van de Ven
A large part of his success at Spurs has been down to the incredible pace van de Ven possesses, and this attribute is particularly useful when playing in the high defensive line Ange Postecoglou demands from his players.
For van de Ven, this is all part of the fun, though, as he added: “I really enjoy it as a I have the speed to recover. I enjoy playing in the high line and the offensive football.”
Spurs system reminds van de Ven of Dutch football
Everything appears to feel right for van de Ven at club level, and he is starting to get more opportunities on the international stage, too. Apparently, there are many similarities between the way Postecoglou sets up his team and the general approach of Dutch football.
On these two styles, Van de Ven said: “Dutch teams like to play football playing out from the back. We do the same at Tottenham. I really enjoy playing here for Ange.”
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