# De Zerbi calls Spurs’ injury crisis normal ahead of Chelsea test

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/premier-league-news-spurs-nine-injuries-normal-says-de-zerbi-emotional-control-keeps-blues-red-free/
- Published: 2026-10-23T21:30:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T22:07:17+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/premier-league-news-spurs-nine-injuries-normal-says-de-zerbi-emotional-control-keeps-blues-red-free
- Topics: Cricket, Football, Sport

## Key points

- De Zerbi says Spurs’ injury list is a normal football situation.
- Tottenham could be without nine injured players against Chelsea.
- Chelsea have had no red cards this season, after 11 last season.

## Summary

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham’s injury problems are a normal part of football and does not blame the club’s medical staff, as Spurs prepare to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The absences add to a difficult challenge: Tottenham have won only once in their past 42 matches in all competitions at the ground.

Pedro Porro has returned, while Andy Robertson, Omar Marmoush and Dominic Solanke were described as fit; Destiny Udogie remains unavailable, Tosin Adarabioyo is doubtful and James Maddison may not be ready. De Zerbi could be without nine injured players, with Rodrigo Bentancur suspended. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso credited improved emotional control and the arrival of more experienced players for the team’s discipline after 11 red cards last season; Chelsea have had none this season.

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