Roberto De Zerbi explains Savio absence for Tottenham’s clash with Newcastle
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that new signing Savio missed the match against Newcastle due to precautionary measures regarding muscular fatigue. The club opted not to risk the player despite his successful debut earlier in the week.
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Tottenham have been dealt a cruelly-timed injury blow after Savio was denied a Premier League debut for the club due to a muscular issue.
Savio joined Spurs from Manchester City in an eye-watering £85m deal but got off to a perfect start for the Lilywhites in midweek, coming off the bench and immediately scoring in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton .
He was expected to make his league bow for Spurs alongside fellow ex-City team-mate Omar Marmoush against Newcastle in Saturday's late kick-off, but was notable for his absence in the matchday squad.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has now explained why the Brazilian missed out on the visit of the Magpies.
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