Tottenham: Micky van de Ven 'ready to start' Manchester United clash as Thomas Frank reveals new injury update | OneFootball

Dutchman has not played for Tottenham since scoring in the 2-2 draw against Burnley

Thomas Frank has revealed that Micky van de Ven is ready to start for Tottenham against Manchester United on Saturday.

In his absence, Spurs claimed an impressive 2-0 win in Germany to seal a last-16 spot in the Champions League before battling back from 2-0 down to earn a credible draw against Man City.

However, Frank confirmed a double fitness boost in the pre-match press conference, revealing his first-choice central defensive pairing could be reunited against Michael Carrick’s side.

In further good news for Spurs, Van de Ven is in contention to be handed an immediate recall for the huge Premier League game at Old Trafford.

“Yes, he can go straight back in,” Frank said. “ He’s fit, he’s available, he is in a very good place.

“Last year I think he played 22 games, he’s played 30 games this year and the year before, 29, so he has been built strong.

“He is doing a lot of recovery and gym. He is a beast, so that is very good.”

Micky van de Ven scored a wondergoal in Tottenham’s win over Manchester United at Old Trafford last season

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Kevin Danso will miss the game at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ with a toe injury, but Frank is hopeful the central defender will not be sidelined for the long-term.

“Very unlucky and I think every single time he has been called upon this season, he has just delivered for the team, Frank added.

“It is fantastic to work with him in every aspect.

“Will be probably know a little bit more this week in terms of how long, but hopefully it will not be too long.”