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Chelsea XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Manager Roberto De Zerbi expects three key players to return for the Chelsea match despite five other squad members remaining sidelined with long-term injuries, the club confirmed.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi faces critical squad decisions ahead of Saturday's London derby against Chelsea, managing several injury concerns following Monday's win over Coventry.
Following Monday's win against Coventry, several players sustained knocks during the match, deepening the club's injury concerns as De Zerbi initially played down their severity.
Full-Back Pedro Porro trained Thursday after his hamstring injury and is nearing a comeback, while Destiny Udogie is expected in contention Saturday after being rested against Coventry.
Lucas Bergvall and Savio continue recovery from knee and muscular issues, while long-term absentees Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, and Mykhailo Mudryk remain sidelined for Saturday.
De Zerbi will provide definitive squad updates during his press conference this afternoon, clarifying which players are fit to start at Stamford Bridge for Saturday's 5:30pm BST kickoff.