Tottenham Predicted lineup and team news vs Chelsea

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·1 August 2026

Tottenham Predicted lineup and team news vs Chelsea

Tottenham face their Premier League rival Chelsea in their next pre-season fixture on Saturday at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.

Tottenham remain unbeaten in three pre-season fixtures under new manager Roberto De Zerbi. They began preparations with a narrow 1-0 win against MK Dons before travelling to Australia.

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Since arriving, Spurs have picked up another win over Auckland FC and most recently drew 1-1 with Sydney FC before securing victory in the penalty shootout.

Despite signs of fatigue within the squad, De Zerbi’s side has built positive momentum and will be eager to respond after losing their last three league meetings against Chelsea.

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De Zerbi is currently dealing with several squad availability issues. James Maddison will be rested due to a minor training concern, while Mateus Fernandes is sidelined with calf muscle fatigue.

Micky van de Ven is also not yet ready to return, as he continues to build fitness following a demanding summer schedule.

In addition, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, and Xavi Simons are all ruled out as they recover from injuries sustained toward the end of last season.

On a brighter note, new signings Sandro Tonali and Andy Robertson are both available and could make their first starts, along with promising youngster Lucas Bergvall, as De Zerbi rotates his squad.