Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky Van de Ven has urged his teammates and supporters to remain calm following a difficult start to the Premier League season. The club has suffered defeats in their first two matches, conceding five goals without scoring, prompting concerns over their readiness after a significant summer investment totaling approximately £382 million.

Van de Ven acknowledged the team’s challenges but emphasized the importance of patience as the squad integrates eight new signings. “There are a lot of games to go and there are a lot of positive things that we can take also from today,” he said, stressing that panic is unwarranted despite disappointing results. He noted that while some moments of strong play have been visible, the team must work on converting those performances into positive outcomes.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi recently expressed reservations about whether Tottenham was prepared to compete at a higher level, underscoring the transitional phase the team currently faces. Van de Ven echoed this sentiment, pointing out that mutual understanding among players takes time to develop, especially given the influx of new personnel over the summer.

“There are a lot of new players coming in, so a lot of things have changed, because you need to get used to each other as well, especially on the pitch,” Van de Ven explained. He acknowledged the need for improvement but expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to progress quickly in cohesion and performance.

Among the newcomers, Van de Ven highlighted the potential of Omar Marmoush, a recent debutant and his former Wolfsburg teammate. The Egypt international made a notable impact during the match, including a near penalty incident, and Van de Ven anticipates further contributions from the Manchester City loanee. “Omar is a really good player,” he said. “He showed it once again today, so there is much more to come.”

Despite these positives, Tottenham’s continued struggles with home form remain a source of frustration. Since the start of last season, only Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley have earned fewer points at home across the top four tiers of English football. Van de Ven expressed his disappointment with the club’s inability to capitalize on home advantage.

“It’s really frustrating because at home you want to win every game,” he said. “You feel the fans behind us every time over and over again and it feels a letdown. That’s something we need to change. Teams need to hate to play here because they know it’s going to be a really tough game at Tottenham.”

As Tottenham seeks to stabilize its season, Van de Ven called for collective focus and determination to overcome their early setbacks and build momentum moving forward.