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Roberto De Zerbi reveals Dejan Kulusevski injury latest in new four-man Tottenham update

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, October 18). Roberto De Zerbi reveals Dejan Kulusevski injury latest in new four-man Tottenham update. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-injury-update-kulusevski-savio-de-zerbi-b1301321.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-18 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Roberto De Zerbi provided an update on Tottenham's players ahead of their upcoming match, confirming that Dejan Kulusevski will be available as a substitute despite participating in limited training earlier. However, the team faces setbacks with Savio and Lucas Bergvall ruled out due to recent injuries, while Pedro Porro is also unavailable because he has not fully recovered from his hamstring injury.
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Kulusevski returned after nearly 18 months due to a patella injury requiring two surgeries. Maddison scored on his first competitive start since an ACL injury, contributing to Spurs' first league win of the season against Coventry. Maddison was substituted at 70 minutes for precautionary reasons, while Kulusevski came on in the 87th minute. Omar Marmoush pulled up with a calf issue during the match but is expected to be fit for Chelsea. Destiny Udogie missed the game due to a knee knock and his fitness status remains uncertain for upcoming matches. Potential return date for Udogie: TBC. Marmoush: October 24 vs Chelsea (A). Wilson Odobert, who also tore his ACL in February, is not expected back until January.

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“The articles describe different time points in Dejan Kulusevski's return to Tottenham Hotspur. Article A reports that he will be on the bench for a match against Manchester United, while Article B discusses his potential inclusion in the lineup against Coventry.”
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“The articles discuss different injuries and player updates at Tottenham, with distinct dates and players involved.”
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“The articles discuss different aspects of Tottenham's activities and preparation under Roberto De Zerbi but do not describe the same specific incident or time frame.”
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Hedges 1 of 8 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles discuss different phases of Dejan Kulusevski's return to play for Tottenham, with Article A referring to his clearance by medical staff ahead of a match against Manchester United, while Article B discusses his potential inclusion in the starting lineup or bench for a later match against Coventry.”
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“While both articles discuss Dejan Kulusevski's return to training and potential availability for Tottenham, they refer to different updates at distinct points in time.”
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“The articles discuss different aspects of Kulusevski's return but refer to distinct moments: one about his readiness for a match against Manchester United, and another about his actual playing time in a match against Coventry.”
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“Article A discusses Dejan Kulusevski's readiness for play after training and medical clearance, while Article B covers his actual return to competitive matches after a long injury period.”
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Savio PERSON · 3× Lucas Bergvall PERSON · 2× Tottenham ORG · 2× Coventry ORG · 1× Everton ORG · 1× Manchester United ORG · 1× Pedro Porro PERSON · 1× Spurs ORG · 1× Swede NORP · 1× the Premier League ORG · 1×

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The Swede took take part in an 11-a-side training match at Hotspur Way during the international break and travelled with the rest of the Tottenham squad to Old Trafford for last weekend’s draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.
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🔮 “Yes [he will be on the bench], the medical staff have given the ok.

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The Swede took take part in an 11-a-side training match at Hotspur Way during the international break and travelled with the rest of the Tottenham squad to Old Trafford for last weekend’s draw with Manchester United in the Premier League. asserted
Swede → take → League
“Yes [he will be on the bench], the medical staff have given the ok. asserted
staff → give → ok
It's probably the greatest news since the Everton game,” the Tottenham head coach told reporters. asserted
coach → tell → reporters
“He has suffered too much. asserted
He → suffer → ?
I told him yesterday and he had a big smile on his face. asserted
he → tell → face
" However, in a double blow for Spurs, it has been confirmed that Savio and Lucas Bergvall will play no part against Coventry, while the game comes too soon for Pedro Porro to return from a hamstring injury. asserted
Porro → confirm → injury
“No Savio, unfortunately Savio on Tuesday before leaving for Marbella felt a muscular problem and we have lost him for some weeks,” De Zerbi added. asserted
Zerbi → leave → weeks
“And Lucas Bergvall because he had a problem in Manchester early on in the first chance he created for Dominic Solanke. asserted
he → have → Solanke
“He felt pain in his knee but felt fine and on Sunday he came to the training ground and he'll be out for two weeks.” asserted
he → feel → weeks
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