Roberto De Zerbi reveals Tottenham right-back conundrum in new Pedro Porro injury update

World Cup winner requested not to start last time out…

By Sam Tabuteau · Standard

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Roberto De Zerbi has not yet decided whether Pedro Porro will start Tottenham's match against Leeds.
Porro asked to start on the bench against Crystal Palace after recently returning from a hamstring injury.
De Zerbi emphasized that leaving Porro out of the starting lineup is not a tactical decision.

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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has revealed he has yet to decide whether Pedro Porro will start against Leeds. Porro requested to start from the bench in last weekend's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, having previously aggravated a hamstring injury against Aston Villa in September after rushing back. De Zerbi clarified that any decision regarding Porro's inclusion is fitness-related rather than tactical.

Porro has started only three of Tottenham's first nine league games, with Archie Gray filling in effectively during his absence. De Zerbi praised Gray's versatility, form, and leadership, highlighting the young Englishman's value ahead of his return to former club Leeds.

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