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De Zerbi had just one rule at Tottenham’s Marbella training camp and gives James Maddison update

The Tottenham Hotspur boss has been speaking about two of his attackers and the squad's trip to Spain to bond this week

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:30 PM
De Zerbi had just one rule at Tottenham’s Marbella training camp and gives James Maddison update
Key Things to Know
  • Roberto De Zerbi banned mobile phones during team meal times during Tottenham's warm-weather camp in Marbella.
  • James Maddison is fit and ready to start matches, but De Zerbi may continue using him as a substitute.
  • Dejan Kulusevski returned to the Tottenham matchday squad after recovering from a serious patella knee injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi revealed he enforced a ban on mobile phones during team meal times at their Marbella training camp. De Zerbi also delivered a squad fitness update, stating that midfielder James Maddison is physically ready to start after his injury rehabilitation, though he remains cautious about when to place him back into the starting lineup.

Additionally, De De Zerbi welcomed Dejan Kulusevski back into the matchday squad following a prolonged patella injury sustained in May 2025. Addressing Richarlison's absence, the Italian coach reiterated that the forward's exclusion from the Premier League squad was a decision made by the club hierarchy, leaving him focused on Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush.

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