Tottenham had plenty to be encouraged by in their pre-season win over Chelsea, with Richarlison scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner. Despite playing nearly an entire half with 10 men after Kevin Danso’s red card early in the second half, Spurs held on for victory.
The London derby was played with real intensity in front of a packed crowd, offering Roberto De Zerbi’s side valuable preparation ahead of the new season.
However, De Zerbi provided a worrying update on Destiny Udogie, revealing the defender was unavailable to play. As a result, Andy Robertson stayed on the pitch longer than originally planned.
The Spurs boss explained that the club’s medical and fitness staff are carefully managing each player’s workload to reduce injury risks. He noted that every player has an individual plan, but Udogie’s absence forced changes, while Lucas Bergvall’s minutes also had to be adjusted.
The update is likely to concern Tottenham supporters, especially given Udogie’s recent injury struggles.
De Zerbi also praised the incredible support from the 80,000 fans in Australia, saying his players felt the love from the supporters and are determined to repay them with improved performances after two disappointing seasons. He stressed that the squad wants to restore the standards expected of Tottenham and make the fans proud in the campaign ahead.
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