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After a hectic pre-season schedule, Spurs’ new era under Roberto De Zerbi is set to get under way as they travel to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening.
Following an aggressive summer of spending, in which they have parted with £237million on six new players, expectations are high as Spurs look to put back-to-back 17th-place finishes firmly behind them.
An unbeaten pre-season has allowed De Zerbi’s side to build some momentum and confidence heading into the new campaign, but it has not been a perfect summer of preparations by any stretch.
Fitness concerns continue to plague Spurs, and while De Zerbi is right to err on the side of caution with certain players, he will nonetheless be frustrated at how few minutes some individuals have been able to play.
James Maddison has had to be managed carefully as he continues his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The England midfielder played his first minutes of pre-season in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Hoffenheim on Sunday, and he remains a doubt to face Brentford.
There are also concerns about Destiny Udogie and Micky van de Ven, neither of whom played a single minute during pre-season.
Udogie is being managed carefully after a succession of muscular issues, but it is unclear why Van de Ven has not played since returning from the World Cup.
Dominic Solanke is also a doubt for the weekend, with De Zerbi reluctant to rush the striker back too quickly after he missed the majority of last season with ankle and hamstring injuries.
De Zerbi has a number of selection headaches to consider, not least whether to risk £85million signing Mateus Fernandes.
The former West Ham midfielder has been in and out of the side during pre-season with what De Zerbi described as calf fatigue.
He started the behind-closed-doors friendly against Hoffenheim, but there remains concern that he is not yet fully fit.
The same goes for Pedro Porro, who only returned to training last week after helping Spain to win the World Cup.
There had been hope that Mohammed Kudus could feature against Brentford after recovering from a serious quad injury.
However, the Ghanaian winger has still not played since January, and it seems unlikely that he will be thrown straight into the team after so long on the sidelines.
Spurs are short of options on the right wing, but there is still hope they can get a deal over the line for Manchester City’s Savinho after he was left out of their squad for the Community Shield.
Tottenham are in a race against time to seal a deal but know that the Brazilian could slot straight in if they are able to strike an agreement with City.
Long-term absentees Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski are all progressing but still some way from a return to action.
Spurs, led by performance director Dan Lewindon, have begun implementing changes behind the scenes following their injury nightmare over the last two seasons. That includes revamping the gym at the club’s training ground and more personalised player care.
The results of those changes will not, however, be instantaneous. So, for now, familiar issues remain as De Zerbi looks for short-term solutions to Spurs’ ongoing fitness woes.
Predicted Tottenham XI to face Brentford (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Gray, Van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson; Fernandes, Tonali; Savinho, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
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Tottenham ensured they finished pre-season undefeated after a double-header of friendlies against Hoffenheim over the weekend.
After beating the Bundesliga outfit 3-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, a second-string Spurs lineup, which included James Maddison and Mateus Fernandes, drew 2-2 in a behind-closed-doors contest at Hotspur Way less than 24 hours later.
Including three held at their training ground, Spurs managed four wins and a trio of draws across seven total games in England, New Zealand and Australia as they prepare for their first full campaign under Roberto De Zerbi.
It has not been all plain sailing despite the positive results, with the fitness of several key first-team players still an issue and Tottenham’s attack flattering to deceive at times.
Heading into this weekend’s Premier League opener away at Brentford, there is plenty for De Zerbi to ponder as he looks to kick-start a new era at the club following an aggressive summer of spending.
Here, Standard Sport assesses three things De Zerbi will have learned from Tottenham’s busy pre-season.
Attacking reinforcements needed
Spurs may have embarked on an unprecedented summer spending spree, parting with £237million so far to overhaul their squad following successive 17th-place finishes.
But their work is not done yet, and it would be difficult to classify the window as an unmitigated success if they do not bring in the attacking targets that De Zerbi wants.
With just two weeks left before the deadline, De Zerbi believes his side still needs two or three further additions.
Campaigns are not won in the transfer market, but as it stands, Spurs still feel short in attack, with their long-winded pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho not giving supporters much confidence.
Mikey Moore’s second-half brace against Hoffenheim has also given De Zerbi an awkward dilemma.
The 19-year-old winger is still expected to leave on loan before the end of the window. But should he depart and Spurs fail to bring in their targets, it will leave De Zerbi with some questions to answer.
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Moore is homegrown, popular among supporters and seemingly ready to make an impression in the Premier League.
His future, though, depends on how close Spurs are to acquiring the forward reinforcements they need.
Fitness issues could disrupt momentum
A new season always brings fresh hope, but for Spurs this year truly feels like the start of a new beginning.
The club’s aggressive approach in the transfer market, coupled with De Zerbi’s self-assurance, means expectations are high.
Despite only securing Premier League survival on the final day of last season, European qualification is the target after a club-record outlay on new players.
Talk is cheap, though, and the real test of their credentials comes this weekend when they travel to the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford are a settled, experienced side and will give Spurs a serious challenge.
To add to that, a tricky opening game has been made harder by the fact that De Zerbi has been left to sweat over the fitness of several first-team players.
Destiny Udogie and Micky van de Ven did not feature at all during pre-season, while Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Mateus Fernandes had their minutes managed.
Mohammed Kudus has yet to play after returning to training following his serious quad injury, while Dejan Kulusevski has also been back on the grass but remains a way off his first appearance since May 2025.
Wilson Odobert is also still out, along with long-term absentee Xavi Simons.
A new season has brought with it familiar issues, and De Zerbi will have been frustrated by the lack of time on the pitch for some of his most important players over recent weeks.
New signings look like perfect fits
Much of the optimism generated by Spurs’ summer business can be put down to De Zerbi’s involvement.
His hands-on approach in the signings of Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Fernandes suggests that these are targets he personally approved and therefore has a specific plan to integrate.
As De Zerbi looks to carve out an identity for Spurs, these are the players that will help define what he hopes is a new era of success.
Tonali and Fernandes offer the security and dynamism in midfield that was sorely lacking last season, while Van Hecke’s aggression and leadership will help steady a new-look defence.
De Zerbi has clearly defined roles for Spurs’ summer recruits, and they have all showcased to some degree over pre-season what they will bring to the team.
Van Hecke’s vocal style has earmarked him as a leader within the group, while Fernandes has shown composure under pressure that should dovetail nicely with Tonali’s energy and directness.
Andy Robertson has also proven a threat with his first-time crosses, while Marcos Senesi’s line-breaking passes will help Spurs in the build-up to attacks.
The most impressive part of Tottenham’s recruitment has ultimately been the consideration they have put into each deal, backing De Zerbi with the players he feels he needs to implement his preferred style.
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Standard Sport understands that Vicario will head to Turin on an initial season-long loan that includes the option for a permanent transfer next summer worth £8.5million.
The Italian international - who is travelling for a medical - has been a long-time target for Juventus, but it looked as though they had opted to pursue a move for Emiliano Martinez instead after Aston Villa agreed a deal with Parma for Zion Suzuki.
After negotiations for Martinez fell apart at the weekend, they quickly turned to Vicario in pursuit of a new No1 goalkeeper.
While the move is not yet finalised, both clubs expect it to go through, bringing an end to Vicario’s three-year stay in north London.
Brought in from Serie A side Empoli as a replacement for Hugo Lloris in 2023, Vicario established himself as Tottenham’s first-choice goalkeeper but struggled for form and fitness last season.
Vicario did not feature for Spurs after undergoing hernia surgery during the March international break and lost his place in the side to Antonin Kinsky.
Kinsky’s impressive performances in the final seven games of the season earned him the trust of head coach Roberto De Zerbi and left Vicario’s future in doubt heading into the summer.
After Kinsky was rewarded with an improved contract in June, the writing was on the wall for Vicario and ultimately both parties will be glad to have negotiated his exit from the club after a summer of drawn-out negotiations.
Vicario is set to become the latest senior figure to depart Spurs this summer after the sales of captain Cristian Romero and England full-back Djed Spence, who joined Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan respectively over the weekend.
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Tottenham come into the new Premier League season with a familiar problem.
Injuries - and lots of them - for Roberto De Zerbi to have navigate.
Spurs defeated Hoffenheim in their last pre-season friendly (in front of fans) on Saturday, before a 2-2 draw with the same opponents behind closed doors at Hotspur Way on Sunday.
There were fears that new signing Mateus Fernandes, landed from West Ham for £85million, would not be fit to start the new campaign, but he played the full 90 minutes on Sunday alongside Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield, while James Maddison, on the comeback trail from ACL surgery, was fielded as a false nine, and he played the first half.
There were also appearances for Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Souza in defence, while Pape Matar Sarr was given a run out as the No10.
On Saturday, it was the players that had had more of a pre-season, with Mathys Tel starring with two assists, and Mikey Moore notched two goals before a proposed loan move away.
£100m man Sandro Tonali came through the match unscathed, and so too did new defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson.
With that said, here is all the latest Tottenham injury news and potential return dates...
Xavi Simons
Dutch playmaker Simons tore his ACL against Wolves back in April and was ruled out for a year with what is considered to be the worst injury in football.
The attacking midfielder returned to speak to fans ahead of the game against Hoffenheim on Saturday, but he will not feature on the pitch again until at least January next year.
Potential return date: January 2027
Mohammed Kudus
Fans are getting excited after Spurs released social media clips of Kudus striking balls and training with his team-mates after a lenghty lay-off with what has proved to be a tricky quad tendon injury.
The Ghanaian, signed from West Ham in 2025, suffered the problem against Manchester City back in January and has not played for the club since.
He has not featured in pre-season, but it is hoped that the forward will return at some point this month or next.
Kudus had been in line fora return to action in April when De Zerbi took charge, but despite rejoining team training, he suffered a setback.
Now, however, he could be in line for some minutes in the coming weeks, with the Spurs boss saying on the club’s tour of Australia a fortnight ago: "Kudus is very close, I think.
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“When we come back to London, he will be available to start to work with us. It is a great thing for us because Kudus is another important player."
Potential return date: August 26 vs Charlton (H)
Wilson Odobert
Odobert is in the same boat as Simons, having suffered an ACL injury back in February against Newcastle.
He has since been out for six months, and the Frenchman is not expected back yet for another six months.
Last week, he had posted a photo on social media of his boots on, but he remains a long way off a comeback to the first-team fold.
Potential return date: January 2027
Dejan Kulusevski
Kulusevski has not played for the north Londoners for 15 months after a hugely complex patella injury.
The Swede had been eyeing a return with his country at the World Cup, but ultimately Graham Potter did not risk the forward’s fitness.
Fans again were excited to see him partaking in some shooting drills on the training pitch - alongside Kudus - with some indication that a return could be on the horizon, but he has not featured in any of the pre-season games so far.
When De Zerbi was asked about the 26-year-old Down Under, he said: "Kulusevski [when he] is fit and right, he's one of the best players we have in the squad. We have to see in the next couple of weeks
“I wouldn't like to put too much pressure on him to accelerate the process of rehab but I hope he can be available as early as possible. But after one season, one complete season, without games, we have to analyse better and better and don't take risks for sure. "
Potential return date: Late 2026
Micky van de Ven
There are concerns over Van de Ven’s fitness after the central defender’s absence from all Spurs’ pre-season friendlies so far.
He arrived late from World Cup duty with the Netherlands, but he has since missed the games against Getafe and Hoffenheim since his comeback to his club.
The Dutchman did not train with his team-mates Down Under on the tour, and nor was he pictured in training gear when players welcomed World Cup winner Pedro Porro back to Hotspur Way last week.
There has been no indication or confirmation that he is struggling with injury, with De Zerbi saying after the win over Sydney FC a couple of weeks ago: "Danso, Van de Ven, Solanke, JP van Hecke... were not yet ready to play without risk. Maybe some of them can play the next game against Chelsea, maybe not [from] the beginning."
Van de Ven did indeed not play against Chelsea, and continues to be out of action as the new season comes into view.
Potential return date: August 22 vs Brentford (A)
Destiny Udogie
The Italian has also not featured at all in this pre-season campaign under De Zerbi.
The left-back has been plagued by injury in his entire Spurs career, and his manager revealed that the defender had suffered a minor niggle in the lead-up to the friendlies.
However, he has since not played a single minute, and there appears to be no video evidence of him training with his team-mates either.
Potential return date: August 26 vs Charlton (A)
Dominic Solanke
Solanke is another that just has not been able to have a proper break from setbacks.
The striker was dogged by a recurring ankle problem last season, and he has played just two matches in this pre-season run.
His last minutes came against Chelsea in Australia, and he did not feature in either match against Hoffenheim at the weekend.
On the tour, he said: "I feel good. It was a very tough year last year for me. I missed pretty much the majority of the season with injuries. I'm focused on staying fit this year and hopefully I can do that. I want to have a much better year this year. I'm feeling good and hopefully I can stay fit and have a great year."
Potential return date: August 26 vs Charlton (H)
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The summer window is edging towards a dramatic conclusion as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham push for more signings ahead of the deadline. Arsenal are still in pursuit of Julian Alvarez and have held talks over Victor Osimhen, while the Gunners are stepping up their move for Ezri Konsa amid shock links to Jarell Quansah and Jack Hinshelwood. Arsenal are also said to be keen on Christian Kofane as Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus head for the exit.
Chelsea are remaining defiant on Enzo Fernandez as Manchester City also target Pedro Neto, while Manchester United have been handed a boost over Eduardo Camavinga as they look at a new striker in Igor Matanovic. Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye were left out of PSG’s squad for the Trophee des Champions on Sunday night in good news for Liverpool, who are trying to sign both players. Tottenham are close to deals for Savinho and Cody Gakpo and have accepted a Juventus offer for Guglielmo Vicario.
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With just under two weeks until transfer Deadline Day, Man City are expected to be busy and replacing Rodri is set to be a top priority for new head coach Enzo Maresca.
It was reported on Sunday evening, following City’s Community Shield loss to Arsenal that an agreement had been reached with Barcelona for the sale of the Spanish midfielder.
Rodri did not feature in Cardiff, having only returned to training on Friday after an extended post-World Cup break and undergoing minor back surgery.
Although, it would appear that the Spain World Cup winner has already played his final game for the club as his £65million switch to Barcelona is expected to be finalised imminently.
That said, Man City are not wasting any time in lining up a replacement.
According to the BBC, City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Bouaddi and want to conclude a transfer this week, before the opening game of the Premier League season against Bournemouth.
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Benoit Badiashile is set to secure an imminent exit from Chelsea.
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Journalist Nicolo Schira insists that deal is now done, with Badiashile heading to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on an initial season-long loan worth €3m that includes the option for a permanent €27m transfer next summer.
Napoli apparently plan for Badiashile to undergo a medical on Tuesday, having also held talks over Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus after selling Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce.
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Tottenham have agreed a deal with Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, reports Sam Tabuteau.
Standard Sport understands that Vicario will head to Turin on an initial season-long loan that includes the option for a permanent transfer next summer worth £8.5m.
The Italian international - who is travelling for a medical - has been a long-time target for Juventus, but it looked as though they had opted to pursue a move for Emiliano Martinez instead after Aston Villa agreed a deal with Parma for Zion Suzuki.
After negotiations for Martinez fell apart at the weekend, they quickly turned to Vicario in pursuit of a new No1 goalkeeper.
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Chelsea’s high valuation of Neto has been influenced by the inflated winger market elsewhere in Europe.
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The 22-year-old had been with the Eagles for a decade, first joining the Palace academy aged 12.
His senior debut came in February 2022 in an FA Cup fourth-round win over Stoke.
He has since spent time on loan at RWD Molenbeek, Stockport, Bradford, Leyton Orient and Sheffield Wednesday.
In a statement on their official website, Palace said: “After more than a decade in South London, everyone at the club would like to thank Tayo for his efforts and wish him the very best as he begins this new chapter in the Belgian top flight.”
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The Guglielmo Vicario to Juventus story has moved along very fast this morning.
The Italian goalkeeper is now expected to travel to Turin today for a medical after Spurs accepted a season-long loan bid that includes the option for a permanent transfer next summer.
According to the Daily Mail, that option to buy is set at £8.5m.
Per Fabrizio Romano, Vicario’s arrival will allow Michele Di Gregorio to leave Juventus on loan after being offered to several clubs including Marseille.
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The Serie A giants have switched focus back to Vicario as their top goalkeeping transfer target after pulling out of negotiations for Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez over the weekend, having also been linked with the Villa-bound Zion Suzuki.
David Ornstein of The Athletic reports this morning that Spurs have said yes to a bid from Juventus for the Italy international that takes the form of a season-long loan and includes an option - rather than an obligation - for a permanent transfer next summer.
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It was reported yesterday that the Europa League holders had agreed a deal with Serie A side Parma for the Japan international goalkeeper worth around £30m.
Now Fabrizio Romano reports that Suzuki will undergo a medical today ahead of signing a long-term contract at Villa Park.
The move is still happening despite Juventus pulling the plug on a deal for Emiliano Martinez on Sunday and moving their attention back to Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario.
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Maddison had yet to feature at all for Spurs over the summer, having been bothered by an unspecified issue that followed an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in pre-season last year that saw him miss most of the ensuing campaign.
There appeared to be concern that the playmaker would begin another season on the sidelines, with just a week to go before Roberto De Zerbi’s side open Premier League proceedings with a short trip to Brentford.
However, Maddison was named in Tottenham’s starting XI on Sunday as they took on Hoffenheim for the second time in the space of less than 24 hours.
But while Saturday’s 3-0 win over the same Bundesliga opponents - which saw Mikey Moore notch a brace and Richarlison also on target - took place in front of fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the second contest was held behind closed doors at Spurs’ Hotspur Way training complex in Enfield.
A completely different Spurs starting XI featured Maddison, who got 45 minutes under his belt on his first start in nearly 12 months.
He made way for youngster Reiss Elliot-Parris at the interval after a mixed display that included losing the ball early inside the box and fouling Leon Avdullahu, allowing Adam Hlozek to put Hoffenheim in front from the penalty spot.
There was a welcome full 90 minutes for fellow midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Spurs’ £85million summer signing from rivals West Ham who looks ready for the new season after being bothered by a calf complaint suffered on Tottenham’s pre-season tour to New Zealand and Australia.
The Portuguese international impressed again for his new club, providing the pinpoint cross from which veteran defender Ben Davies headed home the equaliser from close range in the 20th minute following a short corner routine.
Tottenham turned things around just before half-time, when highly-rated young winger Luca Williams-Barnett fired expertly past Luca Philipp after a driving run from Pape Matar Sarr, who also returned to action on Sunday along with Rodrigo Bentancur.
Valentin Gendrey beat Brandon Austin with a volley after the break to restore parity for Hoffenheim, while Kevin Danso then hit the crossbar and teenage winger Miracle Adewole almost netted late on as Spurs pushed in vain for a winning goal.
While the returns of Maddison and Fernandes, plus minutes for the likes of Bentancur, Sarr, Williams-Barnett and Souza, will please Tottenham fans, the fact that none of Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie or Mohammed Kudus played at all in pre-season will be an obvious concern ahead of the clash with Brentford.
The same is also true of Dejan Kulusevski, who is making his way back in training after a knee injury that has prevented him from playing since May 2025, while Dominic Solanke was absent again on Sunday along with Guglielmo Vicario, who is expected to leave Tottenham before the summer transfer deadline on September 1.
Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are still sidelined for Spurs due to long-term injuries, while Pedro Porro did not play in pre-season due to a holiday following Spain’s World Cup triumph but was back at the club earlier this week.
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