Date revealed for Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero's return to Tottenham action | OneFootball

Tottenham's defensive woes have been hard to ignore this season, with injuries to several key players making it increasingly difficult to maintain the team's usual level of solidity at the back.

While the likes of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have been sorely missed, Tottenham fans are beginning to get some good news regarding their return.

With January here and crucial fixtures on the horizon, the question of when these two key defenders will make their comeback has been on the minds of many.

Fortunately, manager Ange Postecoglou has provided an update that offers clarity on the situation.

The expected return date for Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Ben Davies are all expected to return around the same time at the end of January.

This means that Tottenham fans can expect the trio to make their return for key matches in late January, though they will miss some significant fixtures before then.

Speaking to the press, Postecoglou said, "Ben, Micky, and Romero are all kind of around the same time, back end of January."

This timeline suggests that the three defenders will not be available for Tottenham’s upcoming Premier League clash against Newcastle United, the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool, or the FA Cup third-round tie against Tamworth.

The trio are also unlikely to feature in the North London derby against Arsenal on January 15.

However, the end of January brings a potential boost for the team, with the following fixtures likely to see the return of Van de Ven and Romero to the starting XI:

What the return of Van de Ven and Romero means for Tottenham

The absence of these two defenders has been keenly felt by Tottenham, with their presence in the backline providing a sense of stability and organisation.

Both players have been pivotal to the team's defensive efforts, and their return is likely to restore some much-needed composure at the back.

Their absence has coincided with a dip in defensive form for Tottenham, but with their expected return in late January, the team could be set for a much-needed defensive boost.

Fans will be hoping that Van de Ven and Romero’s comeback will coincide with a strong run of form, helping Tottenham to secure more positive results and keep up with the competition in both the Premier League and Europa League.