Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes not injured ahead of friendly

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes not injured ahead of friendly
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Mateus Fernandes of Tottenham Hotspur is not injured despite social media concerns stemming from his absence in training videos ahead of the pre-season friendly against Sydney FC on July 29, 2026. Initial fears suggested a possible ACL injury, prompting panic among fans. However, sources confirmed Fernandes is being rested as part of a training management strategy by head coach Roberto De Zerbi. Tottenham aims to rotate players during the friendly to monitor performance and fitness levels.

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  • Fernandes did not appear in recent training videos.
  • Initial rumors indicated a potential knee injury.
  • Fernandes is being rested, not injured.
  • The pre-season friendly is scheduled for July 29, 2026.
  • Tottenham will rotate players to evaluate squad fitness.
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  • 12:20 AMYahoo SportsGood news! Mateus Fernandes didn’t do his ACL
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