Postecoglou Praises Romero and Van de Ven’s Exceptional Defensive Performance Against Luton

Tottenham Hotspur’s manager Ange Postecoglou has commended Cuti Romero and Micky van den Ven’s defensive influence and stellar performance in his side’s victory against Luton Town yesterday.

Despite losing Yves Bissouma to a red card in the first half of the encounter yesterday, Spurs ironed out a 1-0 victory at Luton, with Romero forming a solid defensive partnership with Van de Ven in the central defence.

Both defenders were heavily involved in Spurs’ attacking advances, and it came as no surprise when Van den Ven fired home in the box in the 52nd minute following a series of corners.

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Reacting to their performances in his post-match interview, the manager said: “They’ve been great all year, both of them, the whole back four and Vic. I think a big part of that is Romero because when you look at it, it’s Destiny’s first year in the Premier League, Micky’s first year in the Premier League, Vic’s first year and Porro just beginning his Premier League career, but they’ve got a World Cup winner beside them, and I think he makes them feel like they belong.

“They feel really comfortable having him beside them and you can see them flourish.

“Micky was outstanding today with the way he dealt with it. We knew when playing here against Luton we would have to deal with a lot of long balls and physicality, but you know Micky has outstanding physical qualities but he’s also maturing and learning as a player as well.”

He added on Romero: “Working with him, he’s just an outstanding defender. He is someone you definitely want in your team.

“Yes, he does have that physicality about him, he’s a good player as well, his passing range, his ability to really position himself well, to stay calm and then just ridiculous bravery to always put his body in there. He’s just an outstanding defender.”

Spurs narrow victory over Luton Town at Kenilworth Road shot them to the top of the log for the time being, as they became one of only two sides in the top flight who remain unbeaten, alongside Arsenal.