Micky van de Ven has lashed out at critics who believe Tottenham’s underperforming players are no longer committed to the team and are already thinking about their futures beyond this season. The Netherlands defender says “it’s the biggest nonsense." Van de Ven was speaking ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League round-of-16 match against Atletico Madrid. Tottenham trails 5-2 from last week’s first leg. That was a club-record sixth straight loss in all competitions. Tottenham is one of England's biggest teams but has been plunged into a relegation fight in the Premier League.