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De Zerbi details absences in Spurs pre-season victory over Auckland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

De Zerbi details absences in Spurs pre-season victory over Auckland

Summary

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that James Maddison and Destiny Udogie missed Tottenham's pre-season win over Auckland as a precaution. Maddison returned late last season from a year-long knee injury, while Udogie has faced persistent injury issues. De Zerbi indicated potential changes for the upcoming friendly against Sydney, suggesting that Tonali could be included. Spurs won 2-0 with goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison. Additionally, the future of Mikey Moore, who started the match, remains uncertain as the transfer market approaches its conclusion.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs won 2-0 against Auckland in a pre-season friendly.
•James Maddison and Destiny Udogie were sidelined as a precaution.
•Maddison recently returned from a year-long knee injury.
•De Zerbi may include Tonali in the next friendly against Sydney.
•Mikey Moore's future is under discussion prior to the transfer window closing.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi explains Spurs absences in pre-season friendly win – and discusses future of youngster

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Roberto De Zerbi says James Maddison and Destiny Udogie did not feature in the pre-season win over Auckland as a precaution.Maddison returned at the end of last season after being out for around a yea...
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