Tottenham's Maddison available for Palace despite Chelsea injury scare
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 15:25 · Archive
James Maddison will play against Crystal Palace on Saturday despite limping off during Tottenham's win at Chelsea.
James Maddison will be available for Tottenham's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, despite limping off in the 51st minute of Spurs' 2-0 victory at Chelsea. Maddison's departure sparked concern given his injury history, but manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed his availability ahead of the Palace fixture.
De Zerbi said Maddison did not train with the squad this week but is fit to play. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by players returning from long-term injury. 'James is available. For James Maddison or the players who are coming from a long injury, they have to work more than the other players,' De Zerbi said, while noting that the club must balance availability with avoiding new injuries.
Defender Destiny Udogie is also available after sitting out recent matches with a knee problem. Udogie has struggled with injury issues this season but will return to the squad. Tottenham have shown improved form recently, winning at both Coventry and Chelsea to climb the Premier League table under De Zerbi's management.
How it is being reported
- Spurs' Maddison fit to face Palace - De ZerbiTottenham midfielder James Maddison is available to face Crystal Palace on Saturday says manager Roberto De Zerbi, despite an injury scare last week.BBC Sport · 30 Oct, 15:49
- Tottenham handed James Maddison boost after latest injury scareJames Maddison limped out of last weekend’s win over ChelseaIndependent Sport · 30 Oct, 15:05
- Tottenham injury update: James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Savio latest news and return datesSpurs still dealing with plenty of fitness issues despite upturn in formEvening Standard · 30 Oct, 13:02
In this story: James Maddison · Tottenham · Crystal Palace · Roberto De Zerbi · Destiny Udogie · Chelsea
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