Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Dominic Solanke will be available for selection ahead of Tottenham’s relegation decider against Everton.
Solanke has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury sustained during last month’s win away to Wolves.
De Zerbi had said last week that he hoped to have Solanke available to play some part this weekend.
"Solanke is available, we have to decide if he starts in the first XI,” De Zerbi said on Friday afternoon.
De Zerbi added that they still had to assess the “physical condition” of James Maddison, who has seen his minutes off the bench steadily increase since returning from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
“[James] Maddison is available. It's always tough to decide before the game how many minutes he can play.
“Of course, he's a different player, a top player for us, but we have to analyse the physical condition with this Italian weather.”
Djed Spence, meanwhile, is fit to play despite suffering a broken jaw during Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
The England right-back, who has been called up to Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, will play with a protective mask if called upon.
Cristian Romero remains out with a knee injury but will not be in attendance against Everton, having decided to continue his rehabilitation in Argentina.
De Zerbi has prioritised continuity since he took charge and named an unchanged starting lineup against Chelsea.
Despite defeat at Stamford Bridge, it would not be unexpected for the Italian to once again opt not to make alterations to his team ahead of Everton’s visit.
Guglielmo Vicario is back fit and was on the bench against Chelsea. But the Italian goalkeeper is lacking match sharpness, and so it would be a risk to hand him his first start in two months in such a pivotal game.
De Zerbi appears to have settled on a midfield combination he likes, with Rodrigo Bentancur, Conor Gallagher and Joao Palhinha all starting the last three games.
He is therefore unlikely to make any changes in the middle of the park. Though he will have been impressed with Pape Matar Sarr’s cameo off the bench at Stamford Bridge.
Injuries leave De Zerbi with little choice in attack, despite frustrating performances from Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani in west London.
With a decision to be made on Solanke’s fitness, Richarlison could continue to lead the line.
The Brazilian struggled for large parts against Chelsea before popping up with the goal that got Spurs back in the game and set up a nervy finish.
Spurs are two points above the relegation zone and know that a win against Everton will keep them up, while a draw will effectively secure safety due to their superior goal difference over West Ham.
Spurs would, however, be relegated if they lose to Everton and West Ham beat Leeds at the London Stadium.
Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
Injured: Davies, Kulusevski, Odobert, Kudus, Romero, Simons
Date and time: 4pm BST on Sunday, May 24, 2026
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium