De Zerbi confirms Spurs players return for Carabao Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi announced that Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will return for Wednesday's Carabao Cup match against Charlton. Dominic Solanke is also available to start, while new signing Savio remains a doubt. Mohammed Kudus is not ready to return, and James Maddison has a minor shoulder injury. The team is preparing to face Charlton in this cup tie.
- •Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro return to the squad.
- •Dominic Solanke is available to start the match.
- •Savio's participation is uncertain after joining recently.
- •Mohammed Kudus is unavailable due to fitness.
- •James Maddison has sustained a minor shoulder injury.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi on Maddison injury, Solanke and 'changing mentality'
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi confirms Spurs returns for Carabao Cup tie with Charlton – and gives update on Maddison
"Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup second-round tie against Championship side Charlton Athletic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 19:45 BST). Striker Dominic Solanke is available to play and Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will be named on the bench. Mohammed Kudus remains sidelined and James Maddison will miss the match because of "a small injury" in his shoulder.
"Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will return to the squad for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Charlton.Dominic Solanke is also available to start, wh...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:14 PMDe Zerbi on Maddison injury, Solanke and 'changing mentality'
Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup second-round tie against Championship side Charlton Athletic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 19:45 BST). Striker Dominic Solanke is available to play and Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will be named on the bench. Mohammed Kudus remains sidelined and James Maddison will miss the match because of "a small injury" in his shoulder.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:25 PMDe Zerbi confirms Spurs returns for Carabao Cup tie with Charlton – and gives update on Maddison
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will return to the squad for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Charlton.Dominic Solanke is also available to start, wh...
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