Van de Ven made his long-awaited return to action last Thursday, playing 45 minutes in Tottenham’s Europa League clash against Elfsborg. It was his first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury against Chelsea on December 8, a setback that sidelined him for seven weeks.

Tottenham dealt major blow as Ange Postecoglou confirms Micky van de Ven ruled out of Liverpool clash - Spurs centre-back has not suffered a fresh injury but ‘doesn’t feel ready’ for trip to Anfield

The Tottenham manager doesn't have many options heading to Anfield on Thursday given his side has 10 injury concerns at present - but he did bolster his numbers with two late additions in the transfer market.