Tottenham have struggled to pick up positive results in domestic competitions this season under Thomas Frank’s guidance. Much of the squad has underperformed during the first half of the campaign, largely due to difficulties in fully adapting to the Danish tactician’s system. However, one player who has clearly benefited from Frank’s pragmatic approach is Micky van de Ven. The commanding defender has played a key role in leading the backline and has set a strong example within the dressing room.

The Dutchman has made a significant impact at both ends of the pitch. He is currently the club’s second-highest scorer in all competitions this season, with six goals to his name in the first half of the campaign. Defensively, the 24-year-old has also helped the North Londoners register 11 clean sheets across all competitions, thanks to his ability to tighten the backline and shut down tricky opponents.

Micky van de Ven is linked with an exit from Tottenham.

Van de Ven has enjoyed a stellar campaign for Spurs this time around. His stunning goal in the Champions League against Copenhagen will live long in the memory of supporters. The Dutchman ran the length of the pitch before calmly slotting the ball past the...