Chelsea XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Highly-rated Blues youngster set to step up in Spurs derby after major blow…

By Dom Smith · Standard (EPL)

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Mike Penders is set to make his first Premier League start for Chelsea against Tottenham.
First-choice goalkeeper Emi Martinez is sidelined after undergoing surgery on a fractured jaw.
Captain Reece James is not expected to return to competitive action until January.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Goalkeeper Mike Penders is set to make his first Premier League start for Chelsea when they host Tottenham on Saturday. The 21-year-old replaces first-choice goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who requires a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a fractured jaw suffered against Everton.

Manager Xabi Alonso faces several other squad decisions ahead of the derby at Stamford Bridge. Captain Reece James remains sidelined until January following knee surgery, while winger Jamie Gittens and striker Emmanuel Emegha are also unavailable. Jordan Henderson and Moises Caicedo are expected to continue in midfield.

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