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Eduardo Camavinga could be on his way to Tottenham Hotspur if they remain in the Premier League.

The Lilywhites are edging ever closer to avoiding relegation, with West Ham’s defeat against Newcastle United only enhancing those chances.

That could prompt summer transfer plans to come to the fore as Roberto De Zerbi prepares for a first full campaign in charge in North London.

The Italian isn’t afraid to bring in big names, as showcased by his spell at Marseille, and could continue that trend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Camavinga could be the man for Spurs as a move from Real Madrid could prove to be possible when the window opens.

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Tottenham could make Eduardo Camavinga their main man

There is a massive need for an overhaul in N17 moving into the summer after two dreadful seasons domestically.

Many names have already been linked with a move, but the France international could represent a turning point in fortune for the Lilywhites.

The 23-year-old has been regular for Real Madrid ever since his move from Stade Rennais in the summer of 2021, resulting in two Champions League title wins.

It looks as if his time at Santiago Bernabeu could be coming to an end, and that could open the door for De Zerbi to bring in a potential key player for his future aims.

Former Spurs scout Bryan King believes the Italian wants Camavinga to be one of the key players in his busy summer rebuild.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King said: “Tottenham have spent a lot of money in recent windows and have spent enough to be challenging at the top end of the Premier League.

“They have to first decide who is staying and who they’re going to sell.

“Before you can bring in players for big money, you have to guarantee them first-team football.

“He would be a central part of the new team under De Zerbi.

“Tottenham have to rebuild their position in the Premier League, and he certainly is a player of quality.

“Real Madrid will be wanting £60million minimum, if not more.”

Considering key men like Cristian Romero have been linked with a Spurs exit, bringing in big names could prove to be imperative.

Tottenham could break transfer record for Camavinga

The North London clubs haven’t always had the ability to spend big on transfers, but certainly have in recent years.

Dominic Solanke cost them £65m in 2024, while Tanguy Ndombele came in for £63m and Richarlison at £60m.

Most recently, Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons were signed for over £50m, proving there is money to spend.

Camavinga could prove to be a great use of funds, even if he is to cost closer to the £65m transfer record in North London.

The Frenchman certainly has quality and could help change the tide after years of problems at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Tottenham Hotspur are eagerly awaiting the return of young defender Luka Vuskovic.

The Croatian joined German giants Hamburger SV on loan last summer following their return to the Bundesliga.

After suffering their first-ever relegation in 2018, the former European champions secured a return to top-flight football after seven years away.

Naturally, survival was the goal for Merlin Polzin’s side following their promotion, and Vuskovic quickly established himself as a key figure as they achieved it.

Speaking about his spell at the northern colossus, Bundesliga expert Rune Gjerulff has provided insight into Vuskovic’s special story.

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Luka Vuskovic’s time at Hamburg could not have gone better

Having made the permanent move from Hajduk Split last summer, Vuskovic needed further minutes as he continued to adapt to each new level.

Stepping into one of Europe’s top five leagues, the young defender became a talismanic figure at the Volksparkstadion, leading the Red Shorts’ fight for survival.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Bulinews.com Editor-in-Chief Gjerulff could not have spoken in higher regard after the bond struck between the fans and the 19-year-old.

“A very big one. HSV fans have completely fallen in love with him,” said Gjerulff when asked about the legacy he leaves behind.

“It seems the feeling is mutual. It’s unusual for HSV to be able to field a player with his talent and potential, but beyond that, supporters also love his mentality.”

Looking at the move in general, Gjerulff added: “The story felt special right from the beginning because his brother, Mario, is also contracted to HSV, but won’t be available until later this year due to a doping ban.

“Luka would have loved to play alongside his brother, but the reality is that he’s simply too good to stay,” he concluded.

Tottenham need talismanic influence as rebuild commences

It has been a dismal season for the Lilywhites, who have been dragged into a relegation battle as a result of the spells of Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor at the helm.

There have been strong signs of improvement under Roberto De Zerbi, who will be aiming for a complete reset over the summer.

That reset starts from the ground up, with Vuskovic one of several players already at the club who seem ready to rise to the occasion.

Alongside his serious talent, the Croatian is a fantastic character who has carried Hamburg’s hopes of survival on his shoulders this term, helping the German giants secure a second successive season in the top flight.

As Tottenham rebuild, these are the characters they should be looking to build around, while De Zerbi strengthens the squad in the transfer market and begins to implement the style of football he so clearly craves.

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Tottenham Hotspur could consider selling Alfie Devine this summer.

The 21-year-old was in brilliant form on loan at Preston in the Championship, scoring eight and assisting six goals in the second tier.

The Deepdale outfit have a £4.5million buyout clause in his loan deal, and they intend to trigger it, according to Alan Nixon, via his Patreon.

The 17 May report states that Paul Heckingbottom’s side are trying to negotiate with Spurs over a payment structure that would see them pay over three or four years.

Tottenham should not sanction this for multiple reasons.

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Why Tottenham can’t sanction £4.5m Devine deal

Tottenham have an elite talent in Devine, and ultimately, he could reject the move despite the clause in the deal.

Spurs should offer him a path to the first-team to convince him to do so, as they could earn much more in the future if they intend to sell him.

The most important aspect as to why the Lilywhites must forget about the £4.5m profit is the terms that the Championship club are trying to negotiate.

That amount of money over that time span does very little for the North London side, and the gamble of selling Devine could come back to haunt them.

Devine must be handed first-team chance

Tottenham simply can’t allow Devine to depart, they must hand him a chance to impress Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs have lacked creativity, ranking fourth lowest in the Premier League for expected goals with 43.24, with only Sunderland (40.81), Wolves (35.60) and Burnley (35.46) doing worse in that metric.

The young maestro would help solve that, creating nine big chances for his teammates this season, and averaging 1.2 key passes, per Sofascore.

They must put footballing matters over financial ones for once, and keep the Warrington-born gem around for the foreseeable future.

If they ultimately do not see a future for him, he would be worth much more with top-flight experience under his belt, anyway, rather than taking the first opportunity to sell.

While £4.5m looks good on the books, it will not look good if he goes on to star for a different team or make a big money move in the years to come.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Roberto De Zerbi are awaiting the return of Luka Vuskovic following his successful loan spell at Hamburg.

After completing his permanent move to the Lilywhites last summer, the centre-back was sent to HSV to gain regular minutes – and the arrangement could hardly have gone better for all involved.

An instant fan favourite at the Volksparkstadion, Vuskovic has been a talismanic figure for the Red Shorts, who secured promotion and a return to the top flight after a seven-year absence last May.

The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the most highly rated young defenders in Europe and could play a major role in Spurs’ rebuild, while he has been rewarded with a place in Croatia’s World Cup squad.

Looking ahead to his return to Tottenham, Bundesliga expert Rune Gjerulff has shared his thoughts, with the Croatian appearing set to play a significant part in North London.

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Luka Vuskovic the real deal as he waves goodbye to Hamburg

An unbelievable presence in the backline, Vuskovic has proven crucial in this year’s survival push for Hamburg.

Astonishingly, the 19-year-old finished the season as Hamburg’s second-highest scorer, with six goals to his name.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Bulinews.com Editor-in-Chief Gjerulff discussed the overall impact Vuskovic has had in the Hanseatic city.

“The impact he’s had at HSV can hardly be overstated,” he said.

“Looking at the opening few games of the Bundesliga season, they genuinely appeared to be one of the teams most at risk of going down.

“But after Vuskovic, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and Fabio Vieira arrived late in the summer window, they gradually climbed the table and ultimately never really looked in danger of relegation.

“I was extremely impressed by how quickly he settled into the starting XI and delivered strong performances straight away despite his young age.”

Asked whether Spurs fans should believe the hype surrounding the defender, he added: “Absolutely. I think it’s completely fair to say he’s been HSV’s most important player, possibly alongside Fabio Viera.

“He’s among the league leaders for ground and aerial duels won, as well as overall duel success percentage.

“He hasn’t just been a defensive stabiliser either, but also a real goal threat, scoring six goals and finishing the season second in their scoring charts. HSV really missed him whenever he was absent.”

After a sensational Bundesliga campaign, Vuskovic returns as one of the most exciting defenders in world football, though there are still aspects of his game to iron out at just 19.

Tottenham told there is one catch ahead of Vuskovic return

Naturally, the youngster has attracted attention from across the continent, and Tottenham’s form this season has only played into the hands of potential suitors.

Asked whether there are any weaknesses in his game after his return to the Spurs side, Gjerulff said: “Yes, I’d say his biggest weakness is his pace.

“He actually pointed that out himself in an interview with Bild a few months ago.”

“That said, he also mentioned that he’s improved his top speed from 30 km/h to 32 km/h, so he’s clearly working on it already and has made significant progress.”

At 19, the Croatian is clearly not quite the finished article, but he appears ready to step into the XI as soon as he returns.

On his development into a top defender, Gjefulff concluded: “He’s picked up a few too many yellow cards and occasionally had the odd lapse in concentration or positioning, but overall he’s been simply outstanding.”

With De Zerbi likely to want the defender to operate in a high line next term, there are still a few minor issues to iron out.

Given how easily he has adapted to everything thrown at him in Hamburg – becoming talismanic in the process – it should not take long for him to get up to speed for the Lilywhites.

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Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the latest chapter of this fierce London rivalry.

Spurs, unbeaten in their last four outings, have significantly improved their hopes of staying up over the past few weeks.

Still, Roberto De Zerbi’s men dropped two points as they were held 2-2 at home to an already-safe Leeds United side last time out.

Although Chelsea have struggled for consistency, Spurs will still need to produce a strong performance to take anything from this clash against one of their biggest rivals.

Heading into the fixture, Tottenham News takes a look at the key details.

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How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham

As a result of Chelsea’s appearance in the FA Cup final on Saturday, the league bout between the pair has been moved to the following Tuesday.

Alongside Bournemouth’s clash with Manchester City, Tottenham will face their rivals at Stamford Bridge in front of the Sky cameras.

Fans unable to make it to Stamford Bridge can tune in via Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 19:00.

An option for those on the move is the Sky Go app, which is available to subscribers in the UK.

At the same time, Manchester City’s trip to Bournemouth will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event, with the clash kicking off 45 minutes beforehand at 19:30.

Tottenham can make a huge Stamford Bridge statement

Traditionally, Spurs have not fared well away at Chelsea, having won there just once in 35 attempts.

Tuesday’s match, though, falls firmly into must-win territory, with the Lilywhites battling for their lives at the wrong end of the Premier League table.

Having picked up wins away at Wolves and Aston Villa recently, De Zerbi will be looking to make it three in a row. Doing so against one of their arch-rivals would be a huge statement.

Tottenham’s Premier League safety is hanging in the balance with two games to go. For now, their fate remains in their own hands, but they must ensure that is still the case heading into the final day against Everton by taking advantage of a stuttering Chelsea side.

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Chelsea welcome Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday for a clash that could define the battle at the bottom of the Premier League.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side go into the final two games knowing that their destiny is under their own control.

However, they must be at their best in West London, having won just one of their last 35 outings away at Chelsea.

It has been a dismal season for Spurs, but the reaction under De Zerbi has been strong.

Now, they are in desperate need of a points haul in their final two matches.

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Form guide

Hosts Chelsea have continued to stutter in 2026.

Following the sacking of Liam Rosenior last month, the Blues have picked up just one point in the league, before they fell to defeat against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Having finally picked up their first win of 2026 against Wolves in April, Spurs are now on a roll away from home, with the win at Molineux followed up by a triumph against Aston Villa.

The North Londoners did drop points last Monday, though, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin rescuing a late point for Leeds.

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Team news and predicted lineups

Having returned to the squad last month, midfielder James Maddison made his first appearance in the 1-1 draw with Leeds.

Although he is not yet fully up to speed, Maddison provided a spark for Tottenham in the closing stages – something Spurs have lacked since Xavi Simons picked up his injury.

Heading into the clash in West London, De Zerbi may now view this as the right moment to hand Maddison a start, with the midfielder potentially playing around an hour as he continues to build his fitness.

With that in mind, Rodrigo Bentancur is likely to drop to the bench on Tuesday, accounting for the only expected change.

On the injury front, De Zerbi remains without Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario and the aforementioned Simons.

Tuesday’s match may also come too soon for Dominic Solanke, who could instead feature against Everton on the final day.

For interim Chelsea boss Callum McFarlane, he remains without Estevao and Jamie Gittens out wide, while youngster Jesse Derry joined the widemen on the sidelines.

Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho could both start out wide, with the pair returning to the squad in recent days.

Predicted Chelsea lineup: Jorgensen; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro

Predicted Tottenham lineup: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Gallagher, Palhinha, Maddison; Kolo Muani, Richarlison, Tel

We say: Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham

Extending their recent run to three consecutive away wins, Spurs have the chance to ensure they remain the side in control of the relegation battle heading into the final day of the campaign.

Alongside this, De Zerbi would be making history with a win at Stamford Bridge, a feat that has proved elusive for many managers in the past.

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Tottenham Hotspur are expected to dismiss two senior figures in the summer.

Spurs are sitting 17th in the Premier League, two points above the relegation zone, with clashes with Chelsea and Everton to play.

That is simply unacceptable, and while Roberto De Zerbi‘s side will essentially be safe with a draw against the Blues, somebody needs to pay.

It could be the manager, but that would be extremely harsh given that he has not had much time in the dugout.

Tottenham fans likely want that to be Johan Lange or Vinai Venkatesham, as they are deemed responsible for the bad decisions that have got the Lilywhites to this point.

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Who could face Tottenham sack?

John Wenham revealed that he has not heard anything about Tottenham’s plans for Venkatesham or Lange, but anticipates a double sacking.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “There’s no further update on that, and I don’t think we’ll get anything until the end of the season, but I get the impression that should Tottenham survive, they’ll act pretty quickly on that front, because the ownership group will need somebody to take the blame for what’s happened this season.

“They’re the easy targets, is the reality,

“That’s it, they’re the fall guys, they’ll say, look, these guys made the mistakes, they were involved in hiring Thomas Frank with Daniel Levy, who’s obviously gone, so we’re going to remove these guys and take it from there.

“It may be that only one of them gets sacked, but I can basically guarantee that one of them will go, because there needs to be a fall guy for what’s happened this season.”

Why one of the Tottenham duo needs to go

Tottenham need to dismiss at least one of Lange or Venkatesham from their posts, otherwise, supporters will be furious.

The duo were supposed to step up and lead the N17 club out of the Levy era, into a new positive one, and that just has not happened.

As Wenham states, they were part of the process that brought Frank into the dugout, and they are also partly responsible for the wider recruitment issues that could see Spurs go down and lose £245m in revenue.

Something needs to change, heads need to roll, and Lange or Venkatesham are obvious candidates, to try and get the fanbase back on board.

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Roberto De Zerbi is potentially one game away from clinching Premier League survival with Tottenham Hotspur, but he faces a huge decision in goal now.

Antonin Kinsky has been the number one in the absence of Guglielmo Vicario, who has been ruled out over the last couple of months after undergoing surgery on a hernia.

There were certainly worries about if the Czech goalkeeper could handle the pressure after his disastrous appearance in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid.

His time at Tottenham looked to be over after he crumbled in a rare start handed to him by Igor Tudor, who subsequently withdrew him from the action just 16 minutes into the game.

However, ahead of Tottenham’s final two games, De Zerbi has now been faced with a new decision, with Kinsky redeeming himself.

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Is Guglielmo Vicario available for Tottenham against Chelsea?

Vicario has not featured for Tottenham since 22 March when Spurs were defeated 3-0 against Nottingham Forest.

The Italian then decided to undergo surgery to correct a hernia, with his timeline of return expected to be short. However, it has been the opposite. Now, he is finally back ahead of the final two games.

De Zerbi has hinted that he could turn to his fellow countryman Vicario, stating after confirming his return: “No, it is not difficult [on decision between Vicario or Kinsky]. It is easy. Vicario is number one but we have to consider the physical condition, the momentum and everything.”

However, if the Tottenham manager does turn back to Vicario, he could be making quite the mistake ahead of facing Chelsea.

Since Vicario’s surgery, Kinsky has made five appearances for Spurs in the Premier League, and he has impressed throughout.

He is averaging just one goal conceded per game compared to the Italian’s 1.6 goals conceded over 31 games.

Yes, it is a small sample size, but form is extremely important when it comes to maintaining a survival push.

Kinksy is also preventing a net positive number of goals, with 0.07 prevented, while Vicario is in the negatives with -5.22 as per Sofascore.

De Zerbi also requires his players to be comfortable on the ball, and Kinksy has a higher pass accuracy from short range (94 per cent) compared to his counterpart Vicario (90 per cent).

The data are there to suggest that Kinsky must remain in goal.

Tottenham must stick with what has been working

Spurs effectively need just one point from their final two games, with the goal difference total between the Lilywhites and West Ham not impossible but frankly inconceivable to overcome.

Tottenham have a 13-goal advantage in that statistic. A draw against Chelsea would mean West Ham would need to hope for quite a dramatic swing.

De Zerbi cannot afford to take risks right now, and putting Vicario, who has no momentum, back into the mix is a mistake waiting to happen.

Hopefully his comments about momentum are words to go by, and Kinsky remains between the sticks.

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Cole Palmer has three goal contributions in his last two games against Tottenham Hotspur, as the Chelsea star looks to rekindle his form on Tuesday night.

A London derby with so much riding on it takes place at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, as European-chasing Chelsea host survival-searching Tottenham.

Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the Blues’ new boss, giving the home side a potential ‘new manager bounce’ advantage going into the game.

However, the Spaniard won’t be in the dugout for the visit of Spurs, as he begins his role on 1 July, meaning it will be Roberto De Zerbi‘s side against Calum McFarlane’s.

Tottenham will secure their top-flight status if they beat Chelsea, but McFarlane’s men will be hoping to put an end to their own dismal run of form with a big home victory.

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What is Cole Palmer’s career record against Tottenham?

Chelsea are strong favourites to beat Tottenham, despite the fact they’ve only won once in their last seven games in all competitions, losing five of those.

Regardless, Stamford Bridge is a notoriously tough place to go for any travelling side, and especially Spurs, who have only won once there in their last 20 visits.

One of Chelsea’s best and most influential players is Palmer, who has scored 13 goals and provided five assists in all competitions for them this season, which actually marks a notable drop in production based on his previous two Blues campaigns.

The England international hasn’t found the net, or indeed, provided a single goal contribution, in any of his last 11 appearances for Chelsea, which is a remarkably uncharacteristic run of form for his standards.

You can also extend this period of time without a goal contribution by a further two games if you include his England outings back in March, where he drew blanks against Uruguay and Japan respectively.

As such, many Tottenham fans will be getting their hopes up that their side are going up against him at the best possible time, but you could also say that he’s well overdue his next goal contribution of any kind.

And, if there was one team he would want to face in order to get back amongst the goals, it would probably be Spurs, as detailed via Transfermarkt.

That’s because in the four career Premier League games he’s played against the Lilywhites, Palmer has scored three times and provided two assists, whilst being on the winning side all four times too.

Only one of those three matches saw him fail to score a goal or provide an assist, and that was in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory back on 2 May, 2024.

Destiny Udogie may have timed Palmer test to perfection

With Palmer likely to be deployed on the right, that would set up a battle with Tottenham left-back Destiny Udogie.

The 23-year-old Italian international cuts a divisive figure in N17, with his talent and potential clear to see, but inconsistent performances and injury problems limiting his Spurs progress.

But, he is in good form at the moment, with encouraging displays against Aston Villa and Leeds United respectively in his last two.

Shutting down a player of Palmer’s quality could go a long way to securing his future under De Zerbi, and judging by the Englishman’s record against Spurs, a considerable distance towards a Lilywhites result too.

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Roberto De Zerbi has only faced Chelsea five times in his managerial career, but the Tottenham Hotspur boss has struggled against them.

This is it then, as Tuesday night’s trip to Stamford Bridge holds the key to unlocking one Spurs survival door.

Indeed, should Tottenham beat the Blues, that would mathematically confirm them as safe for another year, but even a draw would surely be enough too given their far superior goal difference to West Ham.

De Zerbi is the toast of N17 right now, as the Italian has arrived just in the nick of time, and is now one result away from rescuing what many believed to have been a lost Lilywhites cause.

Chelsea will provide a stern test for Tottenham though, and De Zerbi’s record against them doesn’t make for hugely promising reading if you’re of a Spurs persuasion.

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What is Roberto De Zerbi’s career record vs Chelsea?

Chelsea are a notorious Tottenham bogey team, and with the news that Xabi Alonso has been appointed as their new manager, Spurs may also have a ‘new manager bounce’ to contend with too.

De Zerbi and his side can only worry about themselves though, focusing on controlling only what they can control.

For De Zerbi, this visit to Stamford Bridge is arguably his biggest test yet since becoming Tottenham manager, with so much riding on the outcome of this one for both sides.

Therefore, Spurs fans will undoubtedly be looking for omens of victory in any possible place ahead of Tuesday night, but in De Zerbi’s record against Chelsea, they won’t find one.

That’s because in the five times he’s faced off against the Blues during his managerial career, all of which as Brighton boss, he’s lost three and won just twice.

In fact, he’s currently on a three-game losing run against them, with his two victories coming in his first two games against them with the Seagulls.

One slight positive is that all three defeats have been by one goal, with 2-1, 3-2 and 1-0 being the respective scorelines.

His Brighton teams did actually outscore Chelsea nine goals to eight as well, largely down to a 4-1 victory in the 2022-23 season, but the fact of the matter is that he’s looking to avoid a fourth-straight loss against them on Tuesday.

De Zerbi will forever be Tottenham hero if he gets Chelsea win

Stamford Bridge has been a real house of horrors for Tottenham down the years, with only one win in their last nine competitive matches there.

That record alone would see the next Spurs gaffer to lead a Lilywhites side to victory here crowned a hero, but the added meaning of securing Premier League survival means a win on Tuesday would be considerably more special.

Chelsea haven’t been great at home this season, winning six, drawing five and losing seven from 18 Premier League games, and they have also lost nine of their last 12 in all competitions.

Tottenham, meanwhile, have been considerably better on the road than at home in 2025-26, taking 26 points from their travels compared to just the 12 in N17.

So, perhaps if there was to be a Tottenham team and manager to finally get a win at Stamford Bridge again, it might just be this one under De Zerbi.

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