Roberto De Zerbi handed boost as 15 Tottenham stars stay behind at Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has 14 players remaining at Hotspur Way during the September international break. The break provides the manager with valuable training time with his squad following a difficult start to the 2026-27 season. Several senior first-team members were either not called up by their national sides or have been ruled out due to fitness concerns.

Five players are currently sidelined with injuries, including Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Mykhailo Mudryk, Wilson Odobert, and Pedro Porro. Additionally, Mohammed Kudus withdrew from the Ghana squad to focus on improving his fitness, while key players including James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Conor Gallagher, Richarlison, and Destiny Udogie were not selected for international duty.