Tottenham Hotspur will be without several key players as they prepare to face Brentford in the opening match of the Premier League season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Pape Matar Sarr and Mohammed Kudus will all be unavailable for the trip to Brentford.
Key Injuries
De Zerbi said that van de Ven and Porro are not on the squad list for the game, while Sarr is out with a minor pain that does not require surgery. Kudus is “almost ready” but will not be available for the match. Other players listed as inside the squad include James Maddison, Solanke, Udogie and Fernandes.
Squad Availability
The manager did not comment on Dejan Kulusevski, who missed the entire pre-season and is unlikely to be fit for the opener. Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are both rehabbing ACL injuries and are expected to be out for an extended period.
Match Details
Tottenham’s Premier League campaign begins with a trip to Brentford on 22 August at 10 pm IST. The north London club has struggled in the past two seasons and is hoping to turn its fortunes around under De Zerbi, who has already shown signs of improvement near the end of last season. Despite heavy spending in the summer transfer window, the team is still looking to break into the top half of the table.
The injury update comes as Tottenham prepares for a challenging start to the campaign, with the loss of several key players likely to impact their early performances.
