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Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky will undergo surgery once the season ends and will miss the World Cup, according to Spurs insider Szy Excl.

The Tottenham account and insider has recently become famous for breaking some major news about the North London side and the latest updates around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club.

They have proven to be a trusted source concerning all things Spurs and have claimed this morning (in a now-deleted tweet) that Kinsky is set to go under the knife.

The 23-year-old has been in goal for Tottenham since Guglielmo Vicario got ruled out through injury in March, and he has managed to restore his confidence after a calamitous performance against Atletico Madrid.

Spurs have won two and drawn two of the six league games Kinsky has played since taking over from the Italian.

He is set to play against Everton on Sunday as the North London club eye survival, and manager Roberto De Zerbi will be confident of what the goalie can do in their most important game of the season.

Kinsky has been playing through the pain barrier for a while and helping to keep Spurs up will be huge for him.

While he has yet to make his senior bow for the Czech Republic senior team, he received his first call-up for them in October 2024 ahead of Nations League matches against Albania and Ukraine.

Kinsky would have been in consideration for the final World Cup squad after he was included in the preliminary squad.

However, he will not be featuring in the competition and will hope to recover quickly ahead of pre-season.

Tottenham Hotspur have scouted Southampton attacking midfielder Leo Scienza several times this term, according to journalist Patrick Berger.

Spurs will look to strengthen their attack this summer and have sent representatives to run the rule over the 27-year-old Brazilian.

Scienza has admirers from Italy and Spain. Aston Villa, Fulham and Everton are also interested, and he could leave Southampton in the coming weeks.

He has bagged ten goals and ten assists across 47 games this term.

Scienza was named the Saints’ Fans’ and Players’ Player of the Season after helping them reach the play-offs, but could be on his way after just one season.

A move to Tottenham could appeal, but they must escape relegation to have a chance of luring Scienza away from Southampton.

They may need to get all three points against Everton on the final day of the season to stay up, with 18th-place West Ham United just two points behind them.

Spurs will sign new players if the club hold on to their Premier League status, and the Brazilian fits the bill.

He has no release clause in his contract, and Southampton must be willing to sell for a deal to work out.

The Saints qualified for the Championship play-offs final but have been replaced by Middlesbrough after admitting they spied on three clubs during the season.

They are expected to remain in the division despite plans to appeal on Wednesday. Scienza may push for an exit, especially if Tottenham come after him.

Chelsea claimed a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge last night to end their disastrous run of seven Premier League games without a victory.

The Blues took the lead through Enzo Fernandez, who reminded the club why they would be silly not to give him his salary demands.

Chelsea doubled their lead in the second half as Fernandez set up Andrey Santos to bag his first Premier League goal. He is another player the club should fight to keep.

However, Chelsea were not completely bulletproof, as evidenced by the goal conceded. They were also blunt up top in large parts due to Liam Delap.

Called upon by interim manager Calum McFarlane to lead the line in the absence of Joao Pedro, the Englishman failed to grab the chance.

Delap won only four out of 11 duels and shanked his only shot of the game high and wide. His link-up play was also poor.

One publication wrote that it was ‘difficult to see what he offers’ before giving him a 5/10 rating. Another claimed that his leading the line is like ‘having one arm tied behind your back‘.

Delap’s display summed up a frustrating debut campaign. Chelsea’s attacks often break down when the ball reaches him.

His movement is predictable, his finishing unreliable, and his habit of collecting yellow cards piles more pressure onto a side already struggling for control in matches.

The 23-year-old still has time to rebuild his reputation, but Chelsea cannot afford to keep waiting for a breakthrough that may never arrive.

This outing should be his final appearance in a Chelsea shirt. A loan move to Strasbourg could suit all parties, given their need for strikers.

Ipswich Town, Everton or Newcastle United may be willing to gamble on his raw attributes.

Chelsea need a more reliable focal point if they are serious about climbing back into contention next season.

Stats from Sofascore.

Tottenham Hotspur desperately needed a win against Chelsea last night to secure their Premier League place next season, but stumbled to a 2-1 defeat.

Even though their wounded opponents were there for the taking, Spurs failed to find their groove until late in the second half.

Several Tottenham stars failed to rise to the occasion, especially Randal Kolo Muani, who had a dreadful outing.

Kolo Muani failed to complete any of his four attempted crosses and completed only nine of 16 passes. He also lost possession 15 times.

One of those giveaways was horrendous and led to Chelsea’s second goal, making Richarlison’s late strike nothing more than a consolation.

Tottenham needed the players to step up, and Kolo Muani was embarrassingly bad.

It has been a recurring theme, and manager Roberto De Zerbi should have dropped him to the bench for such an important fixture.

While De Zerbi doesn’t have many options, Kolo Muani has been so bad that he should not be anywhere near the starting line-up.

Kolo Muani has looked short of confidence, sharpness and composure for several weeks, and Tottenham paid a brutal price for persisting with him.

In a game that demanded security in possession and ruthless decision-making, he offered neither.

Every loose touch invited their opponents forward, every failed action drained momentum from a side already carrying enormous pressure.

De Zerbi cannot escape criticism here. Managers are judged on difficult calls, and this was one he got badly wrong.

Leaving Kolo Muani on the pitch despite weeks of underwhelming displays felt more like hope than logic.

Even an unfit alternative or a tactical reshuffle would have been preferable to watching the same problems unfold again.

If Tottenham drop out of the Premier League, this defeat will be remembered as one of the defining reasons why.

And De Zerbi’s loyalty to an out-of-form forward will deserve serious scrutiny.

Stats from Sofascore.

Joao Palhinha has been a reliable presence since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Bayern Munich last summer.

Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen on keeping the Portugal international (37 caps) beyond this summer, a point he has reiterated more than once.

However, Tottenham face serious competition, as his former club Sporting CP have opened talks about signing him.

They can offer him Champions League football, which Spurs cannot, and that could sway his decision.

He is reportedly focused on Tottenham, but the club needs to act quickly if it is going to tie him down.

Palhinha came in to plug the big gaping hole in front of Tottenham’s defence and did so well, despite his limitations.

He is solid at protecting the backline and breaking up play. The 30-year-old also has a knack for scoring important goals.

If De Zerbi has asked Spurs to keep him, then they must do everything they can to fend off interest from Portugal and sign him permanently.

Tottenham still need another defensive midfielder

Tottenham still need a younger, equally solid, but more progressive holding midfielder in the ranks.

Yves Bissouma should be on his way out of the club this summer, and Tottenham could use another number six. Andrey Santos is an option.

The Chelsea man was recently omitted from the Brazilian World Cup squad after struggling to make consistent appearances throughout the season.

Tottenham should capitalise on this opportunity and place themselves at the front of the queue. He is a talented midfielder who needs consistent playing time.

De Zerbi could mould him into a world-beater that dominates midfield battles on the grandest stages.

Tottenham Hotspur could revisit their interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones this summer, according to The Times.

They were interested in bringing the Liverpool star from Anfield in the winter transfer window.

However, Spurs opted to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for £35 million.

Staying in the Premier League will determine whether they revisit their interest.

The Reds would let the Gallagher fee act as a benchmark for their asking price for Jones.

They view him as a superior English talent, and he is also one year younger than the Tottenham star.

Spurs are also eyeing a deal for Liverpool full-back Andrew Robertson, and he is expected to join them if manager Roberto De Zerbi keeps them up.

West Ham United’s defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday means Tottenham will remain in the Premier League next term with a win or a draw against Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi is also set to join the club once it is confirmed that they will be playing in the top-flight next term.

Adding the Argentine and Robertson to their defence would be huge for Spurs. Jones would also be a solid signing.

The midfielder has a year remaining on his Liverpool contract and is valued at approximately £35m.

He can feature in several positions, which makes him an attractive proposition for De Zerbi.

Inter Milan are also keen on Jones, and more suitors could join the race to sign him this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel netted a stunning opener against Leeds United last week, but went from hero to zero as he gave away the penalty that led to the equaliser.

Spurs dropped two key points and still haven’t guaranteed their stay in the Premier League after a tempestuous season.

Tel received plenty of stick from Tottenham fans for his mistake, but manager Roberto De Zerbi has defended him.

The Spurs boss said (via football.london): “Great reaction. Very mature guy – maybe more so outside the pitch than on it because he hasn’t played that many games.

“He’s a lovely guy, strong character, and in the future he can play better and better and become a great player for us.”

Spurs fans need to be more patient

Tottenham have two games remaining, and securing a point in either of them will all but guarantee they are in the Premier League. Spurs fans need to cut Tel some slack.

The 21-year-old has been thrown into a chaotic Tottenham environment where managers, systems and confidence levels have constantly shifted.

However, every time it looks like he might fade into the background, he responds.

Before his costly penalty, Tel had just scored and assisted against Aston Villa to drag Spurs to a desperately needed victory.

That is not the output of a player hiding from responsibility.

Young attackers will make mistakes, especially in struggling teams where every error is magnified.

What matters is the reaction, and Tel has repeatedly shown character when many senior players around him have disappeared.

De Zerbi’s defence of the Frenchman speaks volumes about how he is viewed internally.

Tottenham still have huge games ahead, and Tel has already shown he can produce decisive moments under pressure.

Spurs supporters should back him because he could yet play a major role in keeping this season from completely unravelling.

Everton are plotting summer moves for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Conor Gallagher and Chelsea striker Liam Delap, according to the Sun.

Everton manager David Moyes wants to strengthen his squad at the Hill Dickinson Stadium club and the English duo are on his radar.

Gallagher is expected to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if they get relegated, and the Toffees are keeping tabs on the situation.

Delap has struggled to play regularly at Chelsea and could leave the Stamford Bridge club if incoming manager Xabi Alonso signs another striker for the Blues.

Everton want to sign the former Ipswich Town striker on loan with an option to buy, and a move could appeal to him.

The 23-year-old has three goals and one assist in 45 appearances for Chelsea this term but notched 12 goals and weighed in with two assists in 37 Premier League games for Ipswich last term.

Delap could be a decent addition to the Everton attack and qualifying for Europe could boost their chances of luring him and other targets to Merseyside.

They are currently tenth in the league table and winning their remaining two games against Sunderland and Spurs could push them into the top-eight if Chelsea and Brentford drop points.

Gallagher will be standing in Everton’s way on the final day of the season as Tottenham may need to pick up all three points to keep their Premier League status.

The North London club are 17th in the table heading into their remaining two games, two points above the relegation zone.

They are in a relegation battle with West Ham United and could need six points to stay up if the Hammers also win their two games.

Everton will be monitoring the situation as Spurs getting relegated will work in their favour.

Gallagher will be a great addition to their midfield and could be available for around £35 million or less after joining Tottenham for that fee from Atletico Madrid in January.

Two clubs battling to stay clear of relegation will lock horns tonight as Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United face off in a mouth-watering Premier League battle.

Tottenham have been building momentum over the past few weeks and will head into this game on the back of consecutive wins for the first time since August.

Their most recent 2-1 victory over Aston Villa maintained their one-point cushion above the relegation zone. West Ham United’s defeat to Arsenal now opens the door for Spurs to extend their lead.

A win against Leeds later tonight will take Tottenham four points clear of danger with two games remaining, giving them the upper hand in the relegation dogfight with West Ham.

Roberto De Zerbi’s decision to take the Tottenham job with the club in turmoil raised plenty of eyebrows. But it now looks like Tottenham hit a home run.

Tonight’s contest gives Spurs a decent chance to win a third consecutive Premier League game for the first time this season. If they can get over the line, they’ll all but certainly secure their top-flight status.

Tottenham’s recent form has lifted the mood in the dressing room, and they will be chomping at the bit to bolster their survival when they welcome Leeds.

The only concern heading into this game is that Tottenham have collected just 11 points from 17 Premier League games at home, failing to win any of their last nine (D3, L6).

How Tottenham could line up

De Zerbi could make just one change from the side that beat Villa last time out. Antonin Kinsky should remain in goal with Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie in defence.

Lucas Bergvall could return to the midfield. The £8.5 million ace is set to start his first Premier League game in nearly a month.

He’ll likely step in for Rodrigo Bentancur and join Joao Palhinha in midfield, with Randal Kolo Muani, Conor Gallagher and Mathys Tel playing behind Richarlison.

Predicted Tottenham starting XI

Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic has been turning heads in the Bundesliga with his performances for Hamburg, and caught the eye again today with an immense display.

He bagged a goal and delivered an imperious showing at the back to send a reminder to Tottenham of his talents.

The Tottenham centre-back bagged a free-kick from range, although the keeper did not cover himself in glory for that one.

The 19-year-old was equally sturdy in defence, winning 7/11 of his aerial duels while making five interceptions and 10 clearances to help his side claim an important 3-2 win.

Tottenham will be purring at the chance to have him back from a quite successful loan, where he has netted six goals and missed five big chances from defence.

He has helped keep five clean sheets in 27 league appearances, earning him a reputation as one of the best young defensive talents in Europe.

With interest in the Croatian youngster growing across Europe, Tottenham cannot consider cashing in this summer, regardless of the financial pressure.

There will inevitably be temptation if major offers arrive due to uncertainty around the future of the North London club.

However, allowing Vuskovic to leave before he has even properly worn the shirt would be a catastrophic mistake.

Tottenham have spent years searching for elite defensive foundations. They may already have one waiting for them.

Crucially, Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham remains uncertain heading into the summer.

Should the Argentine depart, Spurs would suddenly have a huge void in the heart of defence alongside Micky van de Ven.

Vuskovic looks tailor-made to become that long-term successor at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The blend is obvious.

Van de Ven’s recovery pace and calmness would perfectly complement Vuskovic’s front-footed defending, aerial power, and attacking threat from set-pieces.

It has the makings of a potentially elite Premier League partnership for years to come.

Vuskovic has all the tools to develop into a genuine phenomenon at the top level. Spurs must resist every approach, bring him into the first-team fold, and build around him.