Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro is set to return to the squad for the upcoming match against Chelsea after recovering from a hamstring injury. While Porro's return provides a boost, teammate Destiny Udogie remains sidelined, forcing the team to continue adapting their defensive lineup.
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Tottenham go to Stamford Bridge with one clear lift, Pedro Porro is back in the frame. After a month out with a hamstring injury suffered in the 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa, the right-back is available again for the Chelsea match and that matters. Spurs have lacked depth, rhythm and continuity early in the season, so getting a first-choice full-back back into the squad is straightforwardly good news.
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Porro is in contention after the defender used the international break to visit a specialist in Spain. Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 on Monday for their first Premier League win of the campaign, but Porro was not risked. Now he has a real chance of returning to the matchday group.
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