Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven’s partnership in defence has become a key part of Tottenham Hotspur’s current team.
Both defenders scored in the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, a game in which they somehow let it slip through their fingers in the closing stages.
Under Thomas Frank, the pair will be hoping that, in a more stable defensive system, they will both be able to show their best form together at Tottenham Hotspur.
Romero has now been speaking about his relationship with the Dutch international and what he hopes will happen during the new campaign.
Cristian Romero on his “great relationship” with Micky van de Ven
Cristian Romero has admitted that he shares a “great relationship” with Micky van de Ven and the pair have become very close since his arrival.
Back in the summer of 2023, Van de Ven signed for Tottenham for £43m in what now looks to be a very strong deal for the North London club.
Last season, both Romero and Van de Ven spent time out injured, missing around half the season, which had an adverse effect on the team.
The Argentine is hoping that this season, things can be different and the defensive duo can play together as much as possible.
Romero told Telemundo Deportes: “We have a great relationship since the day he arrived. We made a good central duo and nothing is perfect; there are always things to improve.
“But we know each other, we know each other’s way of playing, so we complement each other very well.
“As I said, last season, unfortunately, both he and I suffered so many injuries that we missed almost 50 percent of the season and that’s hard for the coach, for the team and everyone.
“So, this season, we hope not to have that bad luck and be able to be well to face this season in the best way possible.”
Frank will be desperate to ensure that both players remain as injury-free as possible this season and continue to form one of the strongest defensive partnerships in the Premier League.
Cristian Romero’s record playing with Micky van de Ven
It’s rather shocking to hear that Romero and Van de Ven played alongside one another on just 18 occasions last season.
The North London club simply cannot afford for both players to miss as many games this season as they did last term.
Spurs might need to add at least one more central defender to their ranks, with Kevin Danso their only current suitable replacement for the pair.