De Zerbi confirms Spurs stars are nearing a return | OneFootball

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that both James Maddison and Dominic Solanke could return to action sooner rather than later.

Maddison has missed the entire campaign so far, after suffering an ACL tear in pre-season. He has been named on the bench in the past three matches but is yet to feature.

“I am thinking about James Maddison,” De Zerbi admitted. “Because I am watching a top, top player.

“Maybe he is not ready yet to play not as a physical condition, but for the rhythm or intensity of the game. You are playing in Premier League, the most difficult league in the world for rhythm and intensity.”

The Italian coach also had positive news on the progress of striker Solanke.

“About Solanke, he is improving very quickly,” he continued. “I don’t know if for this game. We hope for the next game at Stamford Bridge.”

Spurs will continue their battle for survival at home against Leeds on Monday night. However, they will again be without first choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

“No, Vicario is not ready yet,” said the Tottenham manager. “I don’t know what the plan will be.

“He’s suffering because he would like to help the team and his team-mates. But he’s not available yet.”

Spurs sit perilously close to relegation with just three matches remaining. They are currently just one point above the drop zone.

De Zerbi continued to confirm that there have been no fresh injury blows for his side at this crucial point in this season.

The Italian said: “No. I’m happy because we are working well with all the players. It’s another important week for us.”