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De Zerbi Says Tottenham's Dire Record at Chelsea 'More Motivation'
De Zerbi said Tottenham’s poor record at Chelsea should fuel belief, with James Maddison doubtful after scoring in his first start in 536 days.
- On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur visits Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, seeking to reverse a dismal record of just one win in 41 previous visits to the venue in all competitions.
- Tottenham, 16th in the table with six points, faces fourth-placed Chelsea, who pursue a seventh consecutive league victory over Spurs. Manager Roberto De Zerbi views the negative record as "one motivation more" for his squad.
- While Pedro Porro is available, De Zerbi remains cautious regarding James Maddison and Destiny Udogie, both doubts after missing training following the 3-1 victory over Coventry City on Monday.
- Spurs will be without midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, serving the second game of a three-match suspension, while winger Savio and midfielder Lucas Bergvall remain sidelined with injuries.
- De Zerbi demanded "courage and tactical discipline" from his players, asserting the squad possesses sufficient quality to secure victory despite mounting injury challenges and historical difficulties at Stamford Bridge.
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Tottenham's Maddison a doubt for Chelsea clash, says De Zerbi
·London, United Kingdom
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France24De Zerbi says Tottenham's dire record at Chelsea 'more motivation'
Spurs have won just once at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era and have lost 10 of the last 12 meetings between the capital clubs. But they go into the match buoyed by Monday's 3-1 win at home to Coventry -- their first Premier League victory this season. De Zerbi, asked during a pre-match press conference in Friday, if he sensed any fear in his squad, replied: "No. I think no because I play just one game with Chelsea as Tottenham coach. …
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham’s woeful record at Chelsea is ‘good motivation’
Spurs have only one victory from their last 41 matches at Stamford Bridge.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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