Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Chelsea: Projected XI, team news
Who will start for Tottenham against Chelsea? Here's our projected lineup and the latest injury and availability news ahead of Saturday's match.
Pedro Porro returns for Tottenham as it makes the short trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Saturday, Oct. 24 in a London derby.
Tottenham finally got off the mark Monday, Oct. 19 with a 3-1 win over Coventry City for its first Premier League victory of the season. The result lifted Spurs out of the bottom three.
Roberto De Zerbi remains without Lucas Bergvall, Sávio, Destiny Udogie, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert. Rodrigo Bentancur also serves the second game of his suspension for a red card against Manchester United.
Here is how Spurs could line up against Chelsea:
Defense: Porro, Adarabioyo, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson
Porro should slot straight back in at right wing-back, with Archie Gray the likely player to drop out. Andy Robertson has been cleared to keep his place on the left after a knock against Coventry.
Out : Bergvall, Sávio, Udogie, Simons, Odobert, Mudryk
Porro is available after missing a month with a hamstring injury suffered during the 3-2 loss to Aston Villa on Sept. 19. The vice-captain made just four appearances before getting hurt.
De Zerbi confirmed his return Friday and offered positive news on the rest of his squad."Pedro is back, Robertson is available, Marmoush is good, Solanke is good," said the Tottenham boss.
Location: Stamford Bridge (London, England)
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