Roberto De Zerbi confirms absences for Spurs against Brentford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi announced that Micky van de Ven, Pape Matar Sarr, and Pedro Porro will miss Tottenham Hotspur's match against Brentford scheduled for Saturday. Van de Ven and Porro are sidelined due to fitness concerns, while Sarr is out with a minor injury. De Zerbi also shared insights into the team lineup and expressed confidence in the depth of his squad ahead of their Premier League opener. Tottenham recently secured an agreement with Manchester City for Savinho, though he is unlikely to feature immediately.
- •Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro ruled out for Brentford match.
- •Pape Matar Sarr sidelined with a minor injury.
- •Roberto De Zerbi named starting lineup considerations amid absences.
- •Tottenham agreed to terms for Savinho but he won't play immediately.
- •De Zerbi emphasizes squad depth ahead of the season opener.
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi rules out Van de Ven, Sarr, Porro for Brentford match
"The lineup for Saturday seems pretty clear after RDZ’s first presser of the new season.
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