James Maddison fitness update: De Zerbi doesn’t mind that he missed Tottenham training

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that James Maddison is available for the upcoming clash with Crystal Palace despite missing training sessions during the week. The attacking midfielder was substituted in the 51st minute against Chelsea with an apparent groin issue, but De Zerbi indicated that the missed practice time was not a concern after weeks of consistent hard work following a long-term absence.

De Zerbi emphasized that the club will evaluate whether to risk starting Maddison or utilize alternatives such as Dejan Kulusevski, Conor Gallagher, or Omar Marmoush. Additionally, defender Destiny Udogie is back in contention for Spurs after recovering from a knee problem.