Tottenham Defender Micky van de Ven Confident Ahead of Europa League Final Against Manchester United
After securing a spot in the Europa League final with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt, Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has expressed his team’s readiness to take on Manchester United later this month. The Spurs’ 5-1 aggregate win in the semi-finals has set the stage for a showdown with United, who advanced with a commanding 7-1 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.
Despite facing scrutiny due to a challenging domestic season, Tottenham is now on the brink of ending their 17-year trophy drought. Van de Ven remains unfazed by the prospect of facing United in the final, citing their previous victories over the Red Devils this season as a source of confidence.
Van de Ven emphasized that injuries to key players like James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall, as well as the absence of captain Son Heung-min, will not deter Tottenham’s determination to lift the trophy. “We’re not going there with fear. We know our qualities,” said the Dutch defender. “It’s going to be a tough game, but we’re all going to Bilbao with one aim: to win the trophy.”
For Van de Ven, the opportunity to play in a European final holds personal significance after a season marred by injury setbacks. “It’s been a tough season for me, not playing many games, but now I’ll play in a European final—the first of my career. That’s an incredible feeling,” he shared.
Reflecting on Tottenham’s journey in the Europa League, Van de Ven highlighted the team’s resilience and discipline, dismissing criticisms of their perceived lack of grit. “We’ve shown real mentality and discipline,” he stated. “Just look at our clean sheet away to Frankfurt. People doubted us, but we stuck to the plan and got the result.”
With renewed belief and determination, Tottenham is gearing up to face Manchester United in the Europa League final, aiming to secure their first silverware in nearly two decades.
