Tottenham injuries mount as Sarr sidelined, Vicario linked with Inter
Lucas Bergvall says he is staying alert and improving security after robberies affecting team-mates and compatriots, and returns to Tottenham focused on avoiding relegation under De Zerbi.
Premier League TV changes confirm Spurs v Leeds is set for Monday 11 May at 20:00 BST on Sky Sports, subject to other fixture movements.
Andy Brassell urges Spurs to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, plus Geronimo Rulli and Adrien Rabiot, suggesting De Zerbi could raid Marseille to reshape Tottenham’s squad. Livescore
Report says Roberto De Zerbi proposed Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli to Tottenham’s hierarchy during initial talks, seeking a summer move if Spurs avoid relegation, aiming to add a deep-lying playmaker he trusts.
Pape Sarr suffered a shoulder issue on Senegal duty and missed the Gambia friendly, adding to Tottenham’s injury list for new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, with Guglielmo Vicario, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus already unavailable or previously sidelined.
The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust and Women of the Lane oppose Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment over his past comments on Mason Greenwood, creating fan unrest as Spurs battle to stay up.
Adam Lallana says a Tottenham player asked him about De Zerbi and backs Spurs to stay up, calling the Italian a ‘rollercoaster’ appointment who will strongly motivate the squad.
Report claims Guglielmo Vicario has agreed personal terms on a €3.5m-per-season deal with Inter, posing De Zerbi an immediate decision in goal, with Manchester City’s James Trafford mentioned as a possible Tottenham target.
Sportbladet report Aston Villa and Chelsea were willing to pay £40m for Lucas Bergvall in January but Tottenham refused, with interest likely to revive if Spurs are relegated and forced into sales.
Explainer outlines De Zerbi’s 3-2-5, press-baiting, high-press style, highlighting roles for players such as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Pedro Porro and Cristian Romero, plus risks on counter-attacks and fast breaks.
