Tottenham confirms player absences for League Cup match against Charlton

Tottenham Hotspur announced that James Maddison and Mohammed Kudus will miss the League Cup match against Charlton due to injuries. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will start on the bench. The match, set for Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. ET, follows Tottenham's poor performance in their Premier League opener against Brentford. De Zerbi emphasized the importance of the match, likening it to a Premier League fixture in terms of competitiveness. Tottenham looks to improve their form after a difficult start to the season.

• 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — TEAM NEWS: Van de Ven, Porro on bench for Charlton, Kudus, Maddison out