Chelsea and Tottenham have been given the latest squad updates ahead of their Premier League clash.
Both Chelsea and Tottenham battle it out in the Premier League this weekend as the two teams meet at Stamford Bridge. Spurs make the short trip on Saturday for a 5.30pm kick-off.
Both teams come into the game with positive results in their last matches. Chelsea beat Everton 2-0, while Spurs secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 3-1 win over Coventry City.
These two games provided both injury blows and a boost for Chelsea and Tottenham. Xabi Alonso and Roberto De Zerbi gave the latest on how their team looks.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the latest injury news from both camps.
Chelsea
A new addition to the injury list Emiliano Martinez. The goalkeeper underwent surgery for a fractured jaw after a head-on collision with Jarred Branthwaite in the game against Everton.
The Argentine posted an update from his hospital bed earlier in the week, confirming he would be back in “a few weeks”.
Alonso made his latest statement at the pre-match press conference: “He’s doing better. He’s had an operation. He’s feeling better day by day, but we still have to wait.
“A few weeks, a few weeks. Hopefully, more, but we have to wait. The good thing is that he feels better. He wants to listen to his feelings, the opinions of doctors, specialists, surgeons. Considering how bad he is, it’s good.”
Martinez will be the captain of the club Reece James away, Chelsea has confirmed he has undergone knee surgery. The injury is expected to keep him out of action for about three months.
Winger Jamie Gittens He is another player expected to miss the clash with Spurs as he continues to recover from an ankle injury he picked up while representing England Under-21s during the international break.
Xabi Alonso confirmed it Pep Chavarria He will not be back in time for the clash with Spurs, which he has ruled out for Everton due to an injury sustained in training.
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Malo Gusto was similarly absent from the Hill Dickinson Stadium due to illness, but Alonso confirmed he is back and available.
There are also doubts about the summer purchase Emmanuel Emega. The Dutchman recently suffered a minor setback after returning to training and is yet to make a competitive bow for the Blues.
“He’s feeling better, but we have to wait,” Alonso said, doubting his presence.
Tottenham
Spurs will be without several players for the game: Mykhailo Mudryk, Lucas Bergvall and Savio all are expected to miss with strikes.
They will be joined by long-term losses on the sidelines Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobertboth are recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injuries. “Tottenham” will also be out of the field Rodrigo BentancourtHe is still serving a suspension after his red card against Manchester United.
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed it Destiny Udogie not available after the win over Coventry as a precaution.
In more positive news for Spurs, Pedro Porro will be available for the match. The defender missed the previous two Premier League matches due to a hamstring problem.
The match against the Sky Blues gave Spurs a significant double injury blow, with James Maddison making his first start in 500 days. Winger Dejan Kulusevski also entered the field as a substitute as he returned from a complicated knee injury.
De Zerbi revealed that the duo trained separately from the squad at the beginning of the week. He indicated from the beginning that he would not put them at risk.