Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on Micky Van de Ven's injury.

Timo Werner finally ended his goal drought (Photo credits: @spursofficial)

Tottenham Hotspur secured a place in the next round of the Carabao Cup with a win over Manchester City, but the victory might come at a cost.

Manager Ange Postecoglou addressed post-match concerns about potential injuries to key players Micky Van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Timo Werner, all of whom exited the game early.

The match itself was tightly contested, with Spurs surprising fans by taking the lead through a long-awaited goal from Werner. Pape Matar Sarr then doubled the advantage with a spectacular goal following a well-executed corner routine. Despite a strong first half, Spurs conceded just before halftime when Matheus Nunes scored for City, but neither team could find the net again, allowing Tottenham to advance.

Micky Van de Ven come off injured last night (Photo credits: Getty Images)

The win, however, was tempered by the injuries to Van de Ven, Romero, and Werner. Postecoglou shared updates on each player, noting that Van de Ven reported hamstring discomfort and Romero seemed fatigued, though Postecoglou initially hoped he could play the full match. Werner’s early exit was likely due to fatigue, as he hasn’t had much game time recently.

Next in the Carabao Cup, Tottenham faces Manchester United at home, but fans will be anxiously awaiting news on Van de Ven’s injury, especially given his similar setback last season that sidelined him for nearly two months. Spurs will hope this time the recovery is quicker.

How could Tottenham line up vs Aston Villa without Micky van de Ven?

With Micky van de Ven sidelined due to injury, Tottenham is likely to rely on Radu Dragusin in their upcoming clash against Aston Villa. Dragusin, who impressed against Manchester City in only his fifth start of the season, is set to retain his spot in the lineup.

There are also minor concerns around Cristian Romero, who was subbed off as a precaution, and Dominic Solanke, who showed signs of fatigue after the Carabao Cup win. Manager Ange Postecoglou will evaluate both players’ fitness before finalizing the lineup.

Tottenham's projected lineup to face Aston Villa could include: Vicario; Udogie, Dragusin, Romero, Porro; Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski; Johnson, Son, and Solanke.