Micky van de Ven calls Tottenham's season 'embarrassing' after survival
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has expressed his frustration with the club's performance after they narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the Premier League season.
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Tottenham secured their top-flight status on the final day of the season following a crucial 1-0 victory against Everton. The winner came from Joao Palhinha, who reacted quickest to a rebound just before half-time.
The survival mission was led by Roberto De Zerbi, who took charge when the club was struggling significantly. Before his arrival, Spurs had managed only seven wins from their first 31 fixtures, but the Italian manager's arrival provided the necessary turnaround to keep them in the Premier League.
It is unacceptable that the last game we played this season we play for relegation. This club has some unbelievable players. It was embarrassing to let it come to the final day, but we did it, and that is what is important. Micky van de Ven
Stand-in captain Micky van de Ven did not hold back his frustration following the final whistle. He admitted that the campaign was personally taxing after playing nearly every match, and he insisted that the club must ensure such a situation does not occur again.
Looking ahead, Roberto De Zerbi aims to build his future squad around key figures like Van de Ven. The defender enjoyed a strong individual season, playing 45 matches across all competitions, including the Champions League, and scoring seven goals. The club is now expected to overhaul the squad to avoid a repeat of this disastrous campaign.