He visited a specialist in Spain over the international break to address the issue, but has missed Spurs’ last two games, including Monday’s 3-1 victory over Coventry.
Chelsea take on Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, looking to extend their winning run in the Premier League to three games.
Roberto De Zerbi says his players can use Tottenham’s abysmal record at Stamford Bridge as motivation as they look for their first away win against Chelsea in eight years.
“I think [the difference between] everyone’s expectations from last year to now is that we finished fifth, so [now] they expect us to finish in the top three, and we should be competing for this and this.
Chelsea are seeking a fourth successive home win over Tottenham, unbeaten in 11 home games against their fierce London rivals at Stamford Bridge. In fact, Spurs have won only one of 41 away games against the Blues, dating back to 1990.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi declared that Spurs' abysmal historical record at Stamford Bridge serves as extra motivation rather than a burden. The Italian manager insisted his squad possesses enough quality to secure a victory against Chelsea.
Here's what he had to say...
Who is out for the match tomorrow?
Roberto: "Pedro is back, Robertson is available, Marmoush is good, Solanke is good. Lucas Bergvall, Savio, nothing more I think... Bentancur."
Chelsea take on Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge tomorrow, looking to extend their winning run in the Premier League to three games.
