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Chelsea XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Erling Haaland is set to start, while O'Reilly, Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic face late fitness tests after knocks.
On Saturday, October 24, Tottenham Hotspur hosts Chelsea in a London derby as right-back Pedro Porro nears a return from hamstring injury. Manager Roberto De Zerbi said, "maybe in Chelsea he can play," after Porro trained Thursday.
Tottenham's squad depth faces a test as Lucas Bergvall, Savio, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, and Mykhailo Mudryk remain sidelined by injury. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is unavailable after receiving a red card against Manchester United.
Destiny Udogie is a doubt for the derby after being rested against Coventry, while Chelsea arrives with momentum from back-to-back Premier League victories. The visitors boast a 7-1 aggregate score with Jordan Henderson and Moises Caicedo anchoring midfield.
De Zerbi will provide final updates on Porro at his pre-match press conference on Friday. The manager previously declared, "there are no injuries, nothing important," emphasizing squad stability despite current absences.
This London derby represents a critical test for Tottenham amid their injury crisis. Across the Premier League, Manchester United faces Bournemouth and Liverpool welcomes Brighton, as teams navigate crowded schedules across multiple competitions.