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Micky van de Ven is a bigger key to victory than it seems for Tottenham vs. Leeds

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to make it four on the trot when they take on underdogs Leeds United this weekend in the Premier League, and while the Peacocks ar

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to make it four on the trot when they take on underdogs Leeds United this weekend in the Premier League, and while the Peacocks are more known for their defense than their offense, the Spurs back line will need to be on high alert for the counterattacks from cult hero Daniel Farke's side.

Micky van de Ven has been exceptional this season at the back for Tottenham, and while he has been overshadowed by the sheer passing brilliance and statistics of his new center back partner Jan Paul van Hecke, he has honestly been the better pure defender and nearly as impressive overall.

Playing next to Van Hecke has been beneficial to Van de Ven in multiple ways.

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