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‘A great guy. Sensitive guy. Passionate guy’ – De Zerbi says Tottenham is ‘lucky’ to have ‘this’ 27-year-old

Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that Tottenham are lucky to have Pedro Porro.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 7:21 PM

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Roberto De Zerbi called Pedro Porro a passionate player and stated Tottenham is very lucky to have him.
Pedro Porro is expected to start against Crystal Palace after recovering from a month-long hamstring injury.
Destiny Udogie is also fit to face Crystal Palace after overcoming a minor knee issue.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi praised right-back Pedro Porro ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace, calling the 27-year-old a passionate player and stating the club is lucky to have him. Porro recently returned from a month-long hamstring injury, featuring as a substitute against Chelsea, and is expected to start against Palace.

Porro signed a new long-term contract running until 2031 during the summer following his role in Spain's World Cup victory. His return coincides with left-back Destiny Udogie also regaining fitness after a knee issue, providing De Zerbi a boost amid ongoing injury problems.

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