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.
With plenty at stake this could be seen as the Battle of the Bridge with Chelsea looking to make a last-ditch attempt of securing European football while Spurs could officially survive relegation with a win at Stamford Bridge
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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.
This perennially fierce derby clash was postponed from three days ago as a result of the Blues’ involvement in the FA Cup final.
Over the last few months we have had hope, lost it and then found it again. Eight points from our last 12 available, combined with West Ham picking up only three, has left us on the verge of rescue. The impossible has become probable.
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, Leeds United are all in the picture to sign AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott in the summer.
The striker spent seven years at Tottenham and left them for the Eredivisie side in 2024.