Joao Palhinha has been a reliable presence since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Bayern Munich last summer.
Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen on keeping the Portugal international (37 caps) beyond this summer, a point he has reiterated more than once.
Tube strikes cancelled - but Londoners are set to be hit by two more 24-hour walkouts in June
Tube strikes cancelled - but Londoners to be hit by two more walkouts
For the Blues, it is a crucial fixture in our quest to qualify for European football next season. Competing in all three UEFA competitions is still a possibility, depending on our and others’ results this week.
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Tottenham Hotspur can secure their Premier League future if they can secure a rare win at Stamford Bridge tonight (8:15 pm, Sky Sports Premier League).
Roberto De Zerbi has been boosted by the return of first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario ahead of Tottenham’s trip to Chelsea on Tuesday evening.
De Zerbi said last week, ahead of Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Leeds, that the Italian shot-stopper had still not returned to training.
Tottenham are moving closer to Premier League survival, but that may not automatically secure João Palhinha’s long-term future after all.
Tottenham have won just once at Stamford Bridge since 1990. It is a miserable record, and one Chelsea fans want to continue.
Toby Alderweireld has reflected on the Battle of the Bridge a decade ago as Tottenham Hotspur face another big clash at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.