**Tottenham Players Not Giving Up, Says Van de Ven** Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has spoken out against claims that the club's players have lost interest in the team's situation. With the team just one point above the Premier League relegation zone and only eight games left to play, there have been concerns that the players may be focused on their individual futures rather than the team's success. But van de Ven is adamant that this is not the case. In a passionate statement, he said it's "absolute nonsense" to suggest that Spurs players don't care about the team's current plight. He believes that the players, staff, and everyone involved are deeply invested in turning things around and are focused on the team's main goal. Van de Ven's comments come as Tottenham prepares to face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The team is trailing 5-2 from the first leg, and van de Ven said that suggestions that players are not bothered by their predicament are "frustrating" and may even harm morale. He also pointed out that rumors and speculation about players' futures can be misleading and are often based on untruths. Van de Ven emphasized that the players are committed to the team and are working hard to improve their situation. Tottenham faces a tough task against Atletico, but van de Ven and his teammates are determined to make a comeback. The team has had some positive results recently, including a draw against Liverpool in the Premier League, and van de Ven believes that this momentum can carry them through the rest of the season. In a boost to the team, captain Cristian Romero is available to play after recovering from a concussion, while left-back Destiny Udogie and midfielder Lucas Bergvall are fit enough to make the bench after injuries.