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Roberto De Zerbi confirms Tottenham injury boost in three-player update ahead of Aston Villa

Roberto De Zerbi has spoken to the press ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's clash against Aston Villa.

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 11:19 AM
Roberto De Zerbi confirms Tottenham injury boost in three-player update ahead of Aston Villa
Key Things to Know
  • Pedro Porro, Sandro Tonali, and James Maddison are available to face Aston Villa on Saturday.
  • Dejan Kulusevski returned to first-team training following a knee injury sustained in May 2025.
  • Roberto De Zerbi emphasized cautious management for young attacking midfielder Luca Williams-Barnett.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Pedro Porro, Sandro Tonali, and James Maddison will all be available for selection for Saturday's Premier League match against Aston Villa. Porro had been sidelined by a muscular issue, while Tonali recently dealt with a knock. Maddison previously made a substitute appearance on Tuesday during Tottenham's Carabao Cup third-round loss to Liverpool.

De Zerbi also revealed that Dejan Kulusevski returned to first-team training this week following a serious knee injury suffered in May 2025. Additionally, the manager addressed the development of 17-year-old midfielder Luca Williams-Barnett, noting that managing young prospects requires finding the right opportunities without placing them in difficult conditions.

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