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Heung-min Son is currently plying his trade in the MLS, but the former Tottenham captain has sent a three-word reaction to Micky van de Ven’s wonder goal.

Micky van de Ven’s solo strike against Copenhagen has been making headlines and rightfully so, as it is as good a goal as one might see throughout this season.

The Dutch defender showcased his immense power, speed, athleticism, dribbling, and composure in a move that saw him carry the ball from his own half to the opposition box, beating several players before finishing coolly.

That strike now takes van de Ven’s tally for the season to six, making him Tottenham’s top scorer, which is quite remarkable for a defender.

Heung-min Son reacts to Micky van de Ven’s goal for Tottenham

Tottenham fans, however, are no strangers to such a goal, having witnessed Gareth Bale pull off similar runs in his prime, while Heung-min Son himself managed one in 2020 against Burnley.

Van de Ven’s goal has already drawn comparisons to Son’s stunning solo effort against the Clarets, a goal that earned the South Korean the Puskas Award that year.

The former Tottenham captain has now reacted to van de Ven’s recent strike with a brief comment on Instagram. The Korean international simply wrote, “wow.. Just wow.”

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Micky van de Ven’s scoring form for Spurs

With the Dutch international already on six goals this season, Micky Van de Ven has made it clear that he believes he can add a few more to his tally.

The most a defender has scored in a top-flight season stands at 24, with Lothar Kobluhn achieving that feat in 1970-71 after 32 matches.

Van de Ven is 18 goals away from equalling that record and 19 from surpassing it, but the question remains whether he can at least reach double figures this campaign.

Xavi Simons has now opened up on his man-of-the-match performance that caught the eye in the Champions League for Tottenham vs Copenhagen.

Tottenham Hotspur got back to winning ways at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they put four past the Danish champions, cruising to a 4-0 victory.

It was a convincing display from Thomas Frank’s men, with Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven and Joao Palhinha all getting on the scoresheet in a night that reflected complete control from start to finish.

Among the standout performers was Xavi Simons, who dictated play with calm precision and creative flair. His assist and four big chances created earned him the man of the match award, marking one of his most complete performances since his move to north London.

Simons reflects on his display against Copenhagen

The Dutch midfielder has now opened up on his performance against Copenhagen, sharing his thoughts on the victory and what it meant to him after a testing start to life at Tottenham.

Speaking to the official Tottenham Hotspur channel, Simons reflected on the atmosphere and the team’s collective effort, saying: “Yeah, I’ve enjoyed this game together with the fans, the most important thing is the three points.”

When asked if he had done anything different in his approach, the 22-year-old emphasised the importance of consistency and hard work: “Yeah, at the end like what I said before, everyone wants to perform, everyone wants to play good, this is life, you have to keep working hard and every day is a new day, a new challenge and your opportunity to perform well.”

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He also touched on how the current setup under Thomas Frank suits his playing style, adding: “Yeah, what I said before, I am a guy that needs to enjoy playing football and that’s what I do the most, and tonight you can see it, together with the team, it was special.”

Speaking on Wilson Odobert’s goal that doubled Tottenham’s advantage, Simons admitted it was a moment of relief: “It was relief, because I think in the first half we could kill the game, a little bit with Kolo, these two actions, but at the end this is football, and lovely Wilson scored the second one, it was a relief for everyone.”

Xavi Simons on settling in at Tottenham

Xavi Simons also opened up on his adaptation period in England and how life at Tottenham has been since his arrival.

The Dutchman has had to adjust to a new league, a new style of football, and the expectations that come with playing for a top Premier League club.

Reflecting on his journey so far, he told the club channel: “Yeah, I have enjoyed it obviously, together with the team we want to perform always, but yeah things went a little bit different, but what I said before we are working hard every day at the club to try to do our best and to bring the best performance together.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven has now opened up on his goal target for the season after hitting six so far.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven has developed a new habit under Thomas Frank, and that is his ability to find the back of the net.

The Spurs boss revealed earlier this season that he wants Micky van de Ven to score more goals, particularly from set pieces, and in recent weeks, that has been on show.

Van de Ven scored twice from corners against Everton in the Premier League, but in the Champions League tie against Copenhagen, the Dutchman took it up a notch, scoring a wonderful solo goal as he beat his man from defence to attack before finishing smartly.

Micky van de Ven opens up on Tottenham goal target

That goal has now taken Van de Ven’s tally to six for the season, the most of any Tottenham player, and he has now opened up on his target.

Speaking to football.london, Van de Ven, who played as a striker when he was a youngster, reflected on his unexpected scoring run.

The Dutchman, who had not scored in his previous campaign, was asked if he was now targeting 20 goals like a forward would.

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“No, six goals is a lot already to be honest!” said the Dutchman. “I do not know where it is going to end, but hopefully I can score more goals this season.”

He went on to describe his solo goal against Copenhagen, explaining the thought process behind it.

“Today I got the ball in my own box, I saw the gap opening every time in front of me when I started dribbling.

“At one point I thought some players were around me and I came through and I saw the way was open to the goal so I was like ‘ok I keep going now I need to finish this’,” he said. “At that point, I was saying ‘I need to score this one’. Luckily, it happened.

“The one against Everton with the assist, there were some defenders in front of me. When I was past these defenders [this time], the route was all the way open. Then I was like ‘now I need to go myself’.”

Thomas Frank delighted with Van de Ven’s progress at Spurs

Frank is best pleased with the Dutchman following his recent strike, despite their little altercation in the game against Chelsea, where Van de Ven looked to have snubbed him.

The Dane was quick to compare his pacy centre-back to Lionel Messi following his incredible solo run, which shows just how impressive it was.

Van de Ven has often had fitness issues since arriving at Tottenham, but he has been a near-ever-present so far this season. With such an emphasis on set-pieces in the Premier League this season, there is no reason why the centre-back can’t add more goals to his tally and even aim for double figures.

Micky van de Ven has now addressed the controversial snubbing of Spurs boss Thomas Frank that followed Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat to Chelsea.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered yet another disappointing defeat at the hands of their London rivals, Chelsea, last weekend, leaving them with one win in their last 18 games against the Blues.

It was a result that left everyone associated with Tottenham frustrated, from the fans in the stands to the players on the pitch. The mood around the camp was understandably tense, and emotions spilt over at full-time.

In the aftermath of the match, defenders Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence appeared to snub Tottenham boss Thomas Frank as they headed straight for the tunnel without acknowledging him, a moment that quickly went viral across social media and drew mixed reactions from Spurs supporters.

Micky van de Ven breaks silence on Thomas Frank snub at Tottenham

Speaking to football.london, Micky van de Ven has now addressed the controversial incident that followed Tottenham’s defeat to Chelsea, making it clear that the reaction to the footage was blown out of proportion by the media.

“Of course, it is the past, so I do not want to make it bigger than it is. Djed and I walked off, we were just frustrated after the game, and everything got really exploded by the media; it was nothing big, to be honest. Everyone thinks it was the gaffer; there was nothing to do with the gaffer.

“We were just frustrated after the game because of a bad performance from myself as well. We want to play well, and I did not play well in my opinion, so I was just frustrated, and I just wanted to go quickly inside. As I said, it got exploded by the media out of nowhere.”

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Frank moves on as Van de Ven delivers on the pitch

Thomas Frank later confirmed that both players had spoken to him privately about the incident, revealing that the matter was quickly resolved behind closed doors and that he would always stand by his players when emotions run high.

All seems to have been forgotten, as Frank once again named Van de Ven in his starting XI for Tottenham’s Champions League tie against Copenhagen.

The Dutchman repaid his manager’s faith by scoring Tottenham’s third goal of the night with a powerful solo effort that took his tally to six for the season, making him Spurs’ top scorer so far.

Xavi Simons has now revealed exactly what he told Micky van de Ven in the Tottenham dressing room after the Dutchman’s incredible solo goal.

The feel-good factor is back in N17 following Tottenham Hotspur’s recent Champions League victory over Danish champions Copenhagen.

Spurs produced one of their most complete performances of the campaign, running out 4-0 winners under the lights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That result has lifted Thomas Frank’s side into the automatic qualification spots, a much-needed boost given that they face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain next in the group phase.

The tie had everything – four goals, a red card, and one stunning solo effort from Micky van de Ven that had the entire stadium on its feet.

Now, Xavi Simons has revealed exactly what he told his Dutch teammate after that remarkable goal.

Xavi Simons reveals conversation with Micky van de Ven before Tottenham goal

Speaking to the official Tottenham Hotspur channel, Xavi Simons lifted the lid on what was said in the dressing room after Van de Ven’s memorable run and finish.

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The midfielder jokingly admitted that he would have been fuming if Van de Ven had ignored his run and also missed the shot.

He said: “Honestly, in the dressing room I told him I would kill you if I was [the guy making a run to his right when Van de Ven chose to shoot]… But if he’s to miss this one, I’d kill him definitely. But yeah, obviously everyone knows how fast this guy is.

“He doesn’t look that fast, but on the pitch when you’re next to him, he’s just crazy. Happy for him that he had his goal and the three points.”

Simons on life in the Premier League

Xavi Simons also spoke about his experiences since arriving in England, reflecting on the demands of the Premier League and how it compares to other competitions he has played in.

The 22-year-old has had to adapt quickly to the physicality and pace of English football, but he remains determined to keep improving.

He added, “With no disrespect to other leagues, obviously Premier League is Premier League, but the leagues I’ve played, the teammates I’ve played with, are high quality.

“And what I said, I have played as well with the national team in the international way, and I know what you have to do at this level to bring this.

“Obviously, you want to perform always, but in life, not everything goes how you want always. But I always keep working hard to try to give my 100% and help the team.”

Tottenham Hotspur fans had plenty to celebrate on Tuesday night as Xavi Simons scooped his first Man of the Match award in a Spurs shirt.

Tuesday night was a really positive one for Tottenham Hotspur, who put four goals past Copenhagen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was Spurs’ best attacking display of the season, as it marked the most goals they have scored in a single match so far.

It is no surprise, however, that when Tottenham played front-foot football, one of the stars of the match was Xavi Simons, who deservedly received the player of the match award.

Tottenham fans praise Xavi Simons after Copenhagen win

Simons was impressive against Copenhagen, grabbing an assist for Brennan Johnson’s strike while also creating a handful of big chances.

His performance against the Danish side was arguably his best since joining Tottenham, and fans were quick to share their delight online.

Taking to social media platform X, one fan said: “Much deserved!!! Should’ve had 4 assists, tactical sub with the red and fresh to cook United this weekend.”

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Another commented: “I did think it would have been for Micky, but Xavi was immense today! Unfortunately, his game had to end early, but it seems he may have finally found his feet and confidence. Looking forward to seeing how he continues.”

One supporter opined: “Well deserved. Just should not have been the one to make way on the hour – not the way to build confidence when having one of his best games 🤦🤷.”

Another stated: “Went from being written off by a load of stupid fans to being MOTM two days later. What a player.”

The praise kept coming, with a fan adding: “Man played 60 mins and still got man of the match… he was a goat tonight.”

A final supporter remarked: “I said in another post that VDV should have got POTM, but Xavi was also impressive and will only get better! Great result and performance last night! Very happy! COYS Bring on the Manure next! Another VDV solo run goal.”

Xavi Simons finds form as Spurs look ahead

Xavi Simons is no doubt a player with immense potential, but since his move to Tottenham, his quality has often been difficult to see.

Tuesday’s encounter, however, offered a glimpse of what he can truly bring to the side, as Spurs fans finally witnessed the quality of their £51 million signing, who looked to dictate play from the middle while constantly breaking the lines with progressive passes.

He was heavily criticised for his display against Chelsea at the weekend, where he was subbed off despite having only come on after seven minutes in the first half.

His response to that performance was emphatic, as he delivered one of his best games yet in a Spurs shirt.

Tottenham Hotspur recorded a 4-0 victory against Copenhagen, and it continues a pattern of European results when Spurs play at home.

Spirits were low around Tottenham Hotspur after a diabolical display during the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. It was yet another defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, causing Spurs supporters to reminisce about the old White Hart Lane.

Indeed, Tottenham have the fourth-worst home record in the Premier League this season, gathering a measly four points from five matches. In contrast, there is no better team away from home than Spurs in the English top flight.

However, it is a different story for Thomas Frank’s team in Europe. Tottenham have failed to win their two matches on the road, but have successfully defeated Villarreal and Copenhagen at home.

Tottenham keep winning at home in Europe

This pattern of home victories outside of domestic football is nothing new for Spurs, who have a surprisingly good record on their own turf.

According to StatMuse, Tottenham have won 17 of their past 22 matches in Europe, keeping 12 clean sheets in the process. Their goal difference across these fixtures is plus 47, which means they win each match by 2.14 goals on average.

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While this statistic is impressive, it includes results from the Europa League and even goes as far back as when Spurs were playing in the Conference League four years ago.

Spurs must bring this winning form into the Premier League

Plenty has been said about the often underwhelming atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but professional footballers on bumper salaries should be able to show up and perform regardless of this.

Tottenham’s home record in England is truly abysmal, and it needs to change quickly if the North London club are to aim for a top-five finish.

The sooner this is done, the better, because in-form Manchester United will be the next team to visit the home of Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will love what Thomas Frank said about Micky van de Ven after the centre-back’s brilliant solo goal against Copenhagen.

Once every few years, a player scores an unbelievably audacious goal that becomes a ‘I was there’ moment for supporters.

The sensational solo goal by Heung-min Son against Burnley, which won the Puskas Award in 2020, was one such moment, and Van de Ven produced something very similar against Copenhagen.

The centre-back picked up the ball at the edge of his own box and ran past almost the entire Copenhagen team before calmly slotting the ball into the back of the net.

Thomas Frank jokes Micky van de Ven can continue ignoring him after Tottenham goal

This goal from the Dutchman came just a few days after a controversial incident, which saw Van de Ven and Djed Spence snub Thomas Frank after Tottenham’s loss to Chelsea.

Speaking after his side’s win 4-0 over Copenhagen, the Spurs boss joked that the 24-year-old can continue to ignore him when he is unhappy if it means he is going to produce special moments like the one on Tuesday.

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When asked if Van de Ven’s goal was the best he had ever seen from a defender, Frank said (via Football.London): “I definitely need to think a little bit about that. But it seems like we had Lionel Messi turned into Micky van de Ven, roaring down from his own goal all the way to the other end and scored a fantastic goal.

“I think he’s our top scorer in all competitions, so he can keep going. He can keep walking past me if he’s angry after a game!”

Van de Ven and Djed Spence have apologised to Frank

Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash, Frank revealed that Spence and Van de Ven apologised to him unprompted following the snub.

The Tottenham boss praised the pair and suggested that their decision to apologise shows that they care about the team and the club.

However, it is fair to say that what Van de Ven produced against Copenhagen is the best kind of apology that the Dane could have asked for.

Tottenham Hotspur have found their spark again in Europe, but one moment from Micky van de Ven stole the headlines, leaving rival fans stunned across social media.

Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways in their midweek Champions League tie against Copenhagen.

Four goals and a clean sheet are impressive for Thomas Frank’s side, who have been under growing pressure following a spell of inconsistent results this season.

However, the pick of the bunch came from Micky van de Ven, whose solo wonder strike saw the Dutchman glide past almost the entire Copenhagen team.

Starting deep in his own half, the defender powered through the midfield, brushing aside challenges before coolly slotting beyond the Danish goalkeeper.

It was a goal that mirrored Heung-min Son’s Puskas-winning strike a few years back against Burnley, when the Korean winger weaved through several Burnley players from his own half before finishing with class.

Rival fans react to Micky van de Ven goal for Tottenham

Rival fans have now given their reaction to Van de Ven’s effort, with many left stunned by the defender’s attacking instincts.

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Taking to X, several supporters shared their thoughts. One fan exclaimed: “Is that Gareth Bale?” while another asked: “A centre-back dribbling and moving at that pace – is he capable of playing further up the pitch?”

Another fan added: “Sometimes I feel like this dude could be a winger, his attacking play is incredible.” One more stated: “Why do Spurs always get defenders that turn into super strikers? Gareth Bale vibes.”

A final user compared him to one of football’s greats, writing: “Bro turned into Messi for a moment.”

Van de Ven’s goal adds to his growing influence for Spurs

It might be too early, but that strike is already a serious contender for the Puskas Award this year.

Micky van de Ven has always been known for his electric pace, but this season, he appears to have elevated his game to another level.

The centre-back has now added goals to his repertoire, netting six times in all competitions for Spurs, making him the club’s highest scorer this season.

His ability to surge from deep and finish so convincingly is rare for a defender, and it gives Tottenham an unpredictable edge going forward.

If Spurs can keep him fit, he could well prove to be a genuine difference maker in both boxes, as his mix of athleticism and composure continues to shine under Frank’s system.

After Tottenham’s thumping win over Copenhagen in the Champions League, Thomas Frank has reacted to Jamie Carragher’s criticism of his side.

Ahead of yesterday’s clash, Frank was under immense pressure, and based on the meltdown on social media, one would not have guessed that Tottenham were sitting fifth in the Premier League table and were unbeaten in the Champions League.

The Tottenham boss acknowledged that his side’s performance against Chelsea was not good enough, admitting it was one of the poorest attacking displays he has presided over across his managerial career.

However, Frank rallied against suggestions that he was a defensive coach and insisted that the Spurs would score goals when they click, and that is exactly what happened against Copenhagen.

Jamie Carragher slated Tottenham and Joao Palhinha in particular on Monday Night Football last week, with his comments including:

“A big problem for Thomas Frank and other managers who make that jump from a smaller team in the Premier League to one of the big boys, especially when they are seen as a pragmatic coach, is actually bringing the football to these teams.

“You might look at that result and think there’s not a lot wrong, but when you watch the game at the weekend, that was like watching a League Two team against a Premier League team in the FA Cup.

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“When you look at the stats, there was a huge contrast with the ball, and that is the biggest challenge for any coach making that jump from one of the teams in the bottom half of the Premier League to one of the big boys.”

Thomas Frank takes aim at Jamie Carragher after Tottenham criticism

When Carragher’s comments about Tottenham after their loss to Chelsea were put to the 52-year-old, he remarked that it is far easier for pundits to criticise from the outside.

Frank insisted that the important thing was for his side to bounce back from Saturday’s performance, praising the response of his players against Copenhagen.

When the Spurs boss was told that Carragher had said Tottenham lacked courage, confidence and ability against Chelsea, he responded (via Football.London): “Yeah, I didn’t see his comments. So not too much to say to that. The pundits are pundits. They need to say something about the games. I’ve been a pundit myself sometimes. Put it this way, I know it’s easier to be that than stand down there.

“I saw a good performance today, which I’m happy with. We talk a lot about bounce-back mentality, because in life and football, there will be setbacks. Every team will experience that. And it’s how we react to that to come out after a bad game or a bad spell and come back to it. That’s part of a good team. I’m very happy with the response the players came up with today.”

Frank explains why Spurs deserve credit for thumping Copenhagen

Some will feel that Tottenham only beat a relatively minnow, and point to the fact that Spurs were massive favourites against Copenhagen anyway.

However, Frank insisted that the Danish side are a well-organised outfit and confidently asserted that not many sides in the Champions League will beat them as comprehensively as his team did.

The 52-year-old added: “I think we controlled the game from minute one to the end, more or less. There was, of course, a little bit about the red card and making the side that should not be a problem.

“And then we won a very good win in the Champions League. And it’s never easy. I know Copenhagen hadn’t had a good start, but I just know they are, in general, very difficult to play against. And I’m pretty sure we’ll not see them lose 4-0 again in the Champions League.”