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Roberto De Zerbi provides cryptic Tottenham injury update on three players

Roberto De Zerbi held his cards close to his chest following Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 win over Coventry City on Monday night.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:12 AM
Roberto De Zerbi provides cryptic Tottenham injury update on three players
Key Things to Know
  • Roberto De Zerbi downplayed injury concerns over several Tottenham players ahead of the upcoming match against Chelsea.
  • Robertson, Micky van de Ven, Sandro Tonali, Tosin, and Marmoush all dealt with knocks during the match against Coventry.
  • Tottenham face extensive squad concerns with players like Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert recovering from ACL surgeries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi downplayed potential injury concerns following his side's match against Coventry, stating there were no important injuries despite multiple players being substituted due to knocks. Robertson, Micky van de Ven, and Sandro Tonali had signaled for substitutions, while Tosin and Marmoush also sustained knocks during the match ahead of Saturday's upcoming clash against Chelsea.

De Zerbi explained his tactical shift to a three-man defense, citing midfield availability issues involving Conor Gallagher, Lucas Bergvall, and Mateus Fernandes. Tottenham could potentially face Chelsea without several other sidelined players, including Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Mykhailo Mudryk, Savio, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert.

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