Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it’s “the biggest nonsense” to counsel the club’s players do not care about the group’s present plight.
Spurs are a degree above the Premier League relegation zone in sixteenth with eight matches of the season left to play after a troublesome marketing campaign.
It has led to questions over the whether or not Tottenham‘s squad are already considering about their very own futures past the present season.
But Van de Ven gave a passionate defence of their dedication to the Spurs trigger on the eve of the second leg of Tottenham‘s Champions League last-16 tie at dwelling to Atletico Madrid.
“It’s the biggest nonsense,” the Netherlands centre-back advised a information convention.
“Trust me – those involved on the pitch, the staff and the players – they care so much about the situation we are in right now.
“We simply need to flip issues round and that is the primary focus for everybody. If studies say guys do not care anymore it is simply irritating for our guys.”
Spurs trail Atletico 5-2 from the first leg in Madrid following a club record sixth-straight loss before they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Van de Ven said suggestions that Spurs players are not bothered by their predicament “brings a lot extra hassle” because supporters are “beginning to imagine” them.
“The different day after we learn one thing about one man that mentioned to everybody that he is most likely going to go away and would not care about the scenario they’re in,” added the 24-year-old Dutchman.
“People are simply making issues up. The solely factor I can say about it’s it is not true.”
Spurs will be without midfielder Joao Palhinha for the tie with Atletico as he continues to recover from concussion.
Captain Cristian Romero, who clashed heads with Palhinha within the first leg, might be obtainable to play whereas left-back Destiny Udogie and midfielder Lucas Bergvall are match sufficient for the bench after hamstring and ankle accidents respectively.
