{"id":194233,"date":"2025-10-07T01:29:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/194233\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T01:29:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:29:16","slug":"thomas-frank-so-impressed-by-what-micky-van-de-ven-has-been-doing-behind-the-scenes-at-tottenham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/194233\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Frank so ‘impressed’ by what Micky van de Ven has been doing behind the scenes at Tottenham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thomas Frank has just revealed that he is promoting Micky van de Ven at Tottenham Hotspur, having been so impressed by one key attribute the Dutch defender has shown.<\/p>\n

Van de Ven scored and captained as Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>\u00a0had to come from 2-0 down to rescue a point away at Bodo\/Glimt.<\/p>\n

Thomas Frank\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0team struggled on the artificial surface in the Arctic Circle and ended up being rather fortunate not to have been beaten during their trip to Norway.<\/p>\n

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Speaking after the game, Frank was full of praise for his acting captain and revealed the Dutch defender has just earned a promotion at the North London club.<\/p>\n

\"MickyPhoto by Harry Murphy \u2013 UEFA\/UEFA via Getty ImagesThomas Frank adds Micky van de Ven to Tottenham\u2019s leadership group<\/p>\n

Frank revealed that he has added Micky van de Ven<\/a> to Tottenham\u2019s leadership group after he captained the team against Bodo\/Glimt.<\/p>\n

During the absence of club captain Cristian Romero<\/a>, who was missing due to a precaution, the 24-year-old stepped up to take the armband.<\/p>\n

Van de Ven wore it with great responsibility as he started Spurs\u2019 fightback with an impressive header to pull a goal back for the Lilywhites.<\/p>\n

Thomas Frank says that Micky van de Ven will be in his leadership group at Spurs<\/p>\n

He has been “impressed” by 24yo centre-back and the way he communicates on the pitch<\/p>\n

Frank will confirm full leadership group to rest of the squad on Thursday<\/p>\n

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Explaining why Van de Ven was made captain against Bodo, Frank told the media: \u201cThank you for that. Yes, I have made a decision. I haven\u2019t told the players yet, and that will be on Thursday. <\/p>\n

\u201cSo I made the decision, but it\u2019s probably pretty obvious he will be. He has impressed me a lot as a player, but also as a communicator on the pitch. And a little bit of show of character. I think he was good today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tottenham are highly reliant on Van de Ven<\/a>, given his speed and superb defending, but now, it\u2019s clear his leadership skills are another key factor.<\/p>\n

Kevin Danso did a great job replacing Cristian Romero<\/p>\n

Another player who impressed against Bodo was Van de Ven\u2019s partner on the night, Kevin Danso, who did a great job filling in for Romero.<\/p>\n

For \u00a321m, Danso has been a bargain signing for Tottenham<\/a>, and his ability to seamlessly slot into the team was highlighted away at Bodo.<\/p>\n

StatTotalMinutes90Touches77Accurate passes55\/63 (87%)Clearances4Aerial duels (won)5 (4)Kevin Danso\u2019s stats vs Bodo\/Glimt (Sofascore<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The defender managed four clearances, one blocked shot and won four of his five aerial duels against the Norwegian team.<\/p>\n

Frank will hope to have his captain back for Spurs\u2019 trip to Leeds on the weekend, but if not, Danso has proved to be a more than adequate replacement. <\/p>\n