Premier League news: Spurs’ nine injuries ‘normal’, says De Zerbi; ‘emotional control’ keeps Blues red-free
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is managing a significant injury crisis ahead of a match against Chelsea, though he maintains that the medical staff is not at fault. The team is dealing with multiple absences while attempting to improve their poor historical record at Stamford Bridge.
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High-profile injury management is a critical factor in the competitive landscape of the English Premier League.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi faces numerous selection issues at Chelsea when Spurs will attempt to win for only the second time in 42 matches. Photograph: John Walton/PA Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi faces numerous selection issues at Chelsea when Spurs will attempt to win for only the second time in 42 matches. Photograph: John Walton/PA The talk Football Premier League news: Spurs’ nine injuries ‘normal’, says De Zerbi; ‘emotional control’ keeps Blues red-free Tottenham manager insists medical team not to blame as more key players drop out while Alonso happy with Chelsea’s new-found discipline
Prefer the Guardian on Google 1. ‘Big confidence’ in Tottenham’s injury team Roberto De Zerbi has insisted Tottenham’s medical staff bears no responsibility for the numerous selection issues he faces against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday where his club will attempt to win for only the second time in 42 matches in all competitions.
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