Tottenham have been handed a major boost, with injured centre‑back Micky van de Ven returning to Hotspur Way alongside several other stars.Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping for improved fortunes as Premier League football returns following a three-week pause.The opening five weeks of the 2026-27 season did little to favour the Lilywhites, who failed to record a single victory and only managed their first goals of the campaign after six hours of football.Spurs also sit bottom of the Premier League table, but they now have another chance to claim three points as they prepare for a clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramMicky van de Ven back for Tottenham training before Manchester United clashEarlier in the week, there were a couple of injury scares, particularly concerning centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke.Both defenders picked up knocks while away with the Netherlands. Van Hecke suffered a foot injury in the Dutch side’s first outing against Serbia. A few days later, Van de Ven injured his wrist and was forced off against Serbia following a collision with Luka Jovic.Reports suggested that the pair would be fit regardless, with Xavi himself stating that nothing serious was wrong with Van de Ven.Spurs have now all but confirmed that the Dutch centre-back is back in training alongside several of his teammates. Omar Marmoush, Mateus Fernandes, Antonin Kinsky, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, and Mathys Tel have also been spotted at Hotspur Way, although the implication is that all 15 international Tottenham players will have reported back in the last 24 hours.PlayerNationJan Paul van HeckeNetherlandsMicky van de VenNetherlandsAndy RobertsonScotlandAntonin KinskyCzechiaArchie GrayEngland U21Lucas BergvallSwedenSandro TonaliItalyRodrigo BentancurUruguayBen DaviesWalesMathys TelFrance U21Mateus FernandesPortugal U21Omar MarmoushEgyptMartin DubravkaSlovakiaMalachi HardyEngland U19Luca Williams-BarnettEngland U19Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Conor Gallagher and Mohammed Kudus were also pictured. The quartet were among the 14 players who remained at Hotspur Way during the break.PlayerStatusTosin AdarabioyoNot called upMarcos SenesiNot called upXavi SimonsInjuredConor GallagherNot called upRicharlisonNot called upJames MaddisonNot called upDestiny UdogieNot called upDominic SolankeNot called upDejan KulusevskiRecovering from injuryMohammed KudusTurned down a call-upPedro PorroInjuredMykhailo MudrykInjuredWilson OdobertInjuredBrandon AustinNot called upWelcome home, lads 👋 pic.twitter.com/lyyoc0ddzJ— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 8, 2026Van de Ven return is a big boost for SpursThis is undoubtedly a big boost for Roberto De Zerbi as he looks to turn Tottenham’s fortunes around in the coming weeks.Undoubtedly, going into Old Trafford without his two starting centre-backs would have been a major challenge. However, with Van de Ven back, the Italian has one less concern to manage.Marmoush’s return is equally encouraging, with the Egyptian emerging as one of the standout performers during the recent international break.The versatile forward was amongst the goals, scoring twice against Sudan. Spurs will now hope his form continues into this weekend’s encounter as they search for their first win of the season.READ MORE: ‘Wouldn’t treat my children like that’ – Neal Maupay hits back at Roberto De ZerbiThe post Micky van de Ven and 11 Tottenham teammates spotted at Hotspur Way ahead of Man United clash appeared first on Spurs Web.