Tottenham’s 4-0 dismantling of FC Copenhagen may have been about redemption and European dominance, but manager Thomas Frank only wanted to talk about one thing afterward, Micky van de Ven’s goal-of-the-season contender.

The Dutch defender started his run on the edge of his own box, powered through blue shirts like they were training cones, and smashed home an unstoppable finish inside the far post. It was part pure pace, part precision, and all heart and it left even his boss speechless. According to Football.London, here is what he said:

“It seems like we had Lionel Messi turned into Micky van de Ven, roaring down from his own goal all the way to the other end. He’s our top scorer in all competitions, so he can keep going. he can keep walking past me if he’s angry after a game!”

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is very impressed with Micky van de Ven.

For a manager who prides himself on discipline and structure, Frank could only grin as his centre-back defied tactical logic. The moment summed up Tottenham’s night: fearless, expressive, and full of intent. More so, it was also a sort of redemption for the player, after snubbing Frank in...