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Tottenham Handed Vicario Boost Before Chelsea Clash

Vicario Return Sharpens Selection Call

Roberto De Zerbi has been given a timely lift before Tottenham travel to Chelsea, with Guglielmo Vicario available again after hernia surgery.

The Italian goalkeeper had been sidelined since the March international break and, only last week, De Zerbi admitted ahead of Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Leeds that Vicario had not yet returned to training.

Now the picture has shifted. Ahead of Tuesday evening’s trip to Stamford Bridge, De Zerbi confirmed the 29-year-old is available for selection, giving Tottenham a major decision in goal.

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Antonin Kinsky has impressed in Vicario’s absence, showing composure and authority at a difficult point in Spurs’ season. That leaves De Zerbi weighing loyalty to recent form against the pedigree of his first-choice keeper.

Solanke Blow Clouds Chelsea Trip

Dominic Solanke remains a concern for Tottenham after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury suffered during the 1-0 win over Wolves.

Reports had suggested Solanke could miss the rest of the season, although De Zerbi said last week that he hoped to have the England striker back for the Chelsea game.

That hope has faded. With De Zerbi confirming Solanke will not be fit for the Stamford Bridge clash, his chances of forcing his way into Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad now look increasingly slim.

Maddison Comeback Offers Encouragement

Tottenham did receive a welcome lift against Leeds, as James Maddison made his first competitive appearance in over a year.

The 29-year-old had been out since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle in August 2025.

Maddison came on in the 85th minute, a symbolic moment more than a tactical one. His return is significant, but Tottenham are unlikely to push his minutes too aggressively before the end of the campaign.

Injury List Still Tests Tottenham Depth

Spurs remain without long-term absentees Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero.

Predicted Tottenham XI, 4-2-3-1, Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Tel, Richarlison.

Injured, Davies, Kulusevski, Odobert, Kudus, Romero, Simons, Solanke.