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Micky van de Ven did not play against Frankfurt on Wednesday evening

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Tottenham are sweating over the fitness of defender Micky van de Ven. The Netherlands international did not travel with the squad in midweek, as they faced Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League, securing a top-eight spot thanks to a 2-0 success in Germany. Attention is now quickly turning to Sunday's huge clash with Manchester City, as the focus again switches to the Lilywhites' Premier League endeavours. Get VIP Tottenham Hotspur tickets HERE with Seat Unique Tottenham Hotspur hospitality offers a diverse range of premium experiences, from vibrant social lounges to private boxes. Packages include premium padded seating in prime locations, exclusive lounge access pre- and post-match, gourmet dining, and a complimentary drinks package. Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances. Van de Ven did not make the squad that flew to Germany earlier this week, with Thomas Frank admitting the former Wolfsburg man is dealing with an issue. "Micky has not travelled. Minor thing. It’s possible he’s available for the weekend, " said the Dane ahead of the clash with Dino Toppmoller's side.

"It’s just a minor thing. We expect him to be a big possibility for City, " added Frank when quizzed on the finer details. Pressed on the severity of the injury, the ex-Brentford boss gave little away to reporters. "It’s not a hamstring, " he said. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Heading into a tough period of games, Spurs now have Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle and Arsenal all to come in succesive games. Down in 14th in the Premier League table, Tottenham are 10 points behind the top four and will have to find some form if they are to challenge for European qualification this season.

"Yeah, you say the context, everything, I think it was overall a good performance, " said Frank after the win in Germany on Wednesday. "I think it was actually, as you say, a quite complete performance - how we defended in high pressure, how we defended in low pressure, how we controlled the ball, the chances we created, all that I think looked very good. " In Four Four Two's view, the next month will be crucial as to whether Frank keeps his job, with a huge chance to catch up on the Premier League's top four by beating the teams who are challenging for Europe. Matthew Holt writes freelance for Four Four Two, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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