Tottenham deals with injury concerns ahead of Chelsea match

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Tottenham deals with injury concerns ahead of Chelsea match
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Tottenham enters the Chelsea match with significant injury concerns following recent games. Coach Roberto De Zerbi reported multiple fitness issues, although he downplayed their severity. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski return from injury, while Omar Marmoush's calf issue remains uncertain. The status of Destiny Udogie is also in question after he missed the last match due to a knee problem. Tottenham hopes to have key players available for the derby on October 24, as they look to bolster their squad amidst ongoing injury troubles.

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  • •Match against Chelsea set for October 24.
  • •James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski return to the squad.
  • •Omar Marmoush's availability is uncertain after calf treatment.
  • •Destiny Udogie's knee issue adds to Tottenham's injury woes.
  • •De Zerbi remains hopeful about player fitness before the match.
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Tottenham Injury Update: Fresh Spurs Concerns Before Chelsea ClashTottenham won on Monday, but the bigger story now is the treatment room. Roberto De Zerbi came away with three fresh fitness concerns ...

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