Tottenham host Crystal Palace in North London as they look for a third win in a row and Roberto De Zerbi welcomes back some talented players from injury.
Tottenham could be without 10 players for the match against Crystal Palace, but Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that two players will be back. James Maddison and Destiny Udogie will be at his disposal for the Eagles’ trip.
Maddison was sidelined during Spurs’ win over Chelsea last weekend, but despite not training as much as his team-mates, De Zerbi revealed the midfielder is available. The Italian said: This week Maddison did not work as well as other players, but he is ready for tomorrow.
“He is a special player for us – a special player because he has his own characteristics, he is different from everyone else. Maybe it’s just that Xavi Simons is very close to him, but he is injured, or Deki Kulusevski can play 10 like James.”
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Udogie is a similar case. “He’s ready,” De Zerbi said. “He cannot work consistently during the week.
After Manchester United, he did not work with us for a long time. We have a great medical staff and we are making the right decisions for the right players at the right time.”
Long lasting ones Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert remains sidelined for the foreseeable future and De Zerbi has confirmed the other four’s participation. “Still outside [are] Indeed [Adarabioyo], [Lucas] Mountain wall , [Mykhailo] Wise . Savio is injured.”
To compound matters, Rodrigo Bentacur He will miss the game against Palace as he is serving his suspension after the red card he received against Manchester United.
Pierre Sage, under pressure, could bring back two players as he looks to continue his work at Selhurst Park. According to the French coach, Quinten Timber “maybe spend a few minutes with the team on Saturday”.
Likewise, Jorgen Strand Larsen is set to return from an ankle injury. The striker has struggled since returning to team training on Thursday. Its progress will decide its existence.
The Eagles are still missing Chad Riad Suffered on the opening day of the season after tearing his ACL. Ismail Sarr and Takehiro Tomiyasu they will be out after the international break.
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