Roberto De Zerbi reveals Destiny Udogie injury latest in new four-man Tottenham update | OneFootball

Spurs remain without a number of first-team star for Wolves trip

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Destiny Udogie will miss Tottenham’s huge relegation clash away to Wolves this weekend.

De Zerbi has now confirmed the news, but is hopeful that Udogie will only miss one game.

"Destiny has a problem, I think he can't play tomorrow,” the Spurs head coach confirmed on Friday.

"I'm sorry because he played a great first half, the second half as well, but the first one was great.

“But we have Spence, Souza is available to come with us, it's not a big problem. I hope Destiny can be available next week in Villa Park."

He added: “It's a muscular injury but not so important. He didn't play for a long time and it can happen at the beginning when you start to feel something of this problem.

“I have a big opinion about Destiny and he's a crucial player for us."

Guglielmo Vicario

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Guglielmo Vicario is also a doubt ahead of Spurs’ trip to Wolves, having yet to feature under De Zerbi following hernia surgery.

De Zerbi had said he expected Vicario to be back in training at the start of this week, but when asked for an update on the goalkeeper’s fitness, he said: “No, Vicario is not available for tomorrow.

“I hope I can work with him from Monday."

Pape Matar Sarr also remains sidelined with a shoulder problem. De Zerbi explained: “He felt pain in the shoulder and this week he didn't work with the group. He's not available to play."

James Maddison was a surprise name on the bench against Brighton last weekend for his first matchday squad appearance since suffering a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Inside my dressing room I want to see nice people, positive people and it's important also for his team-mates

De Zerbi on Maddison

De Zerbi has now confirmed that Maddison is still not fit to play, with his involvement down to having more leadership on the bench.

He said of the midfielder: "No, he's not available yet, especially this week he felt pain but it's not such an important problem.

“Tomorrow he'll come with us on the bench because it's important if he plays or not. It doesn't matter, it's better if he plays for sure, but also as a guy, as a leader, as a positive guy.

“Inside my dressing room I want to see nice people, positive people and it's important also for his team-mates."

Spurs are still searching for their first win of the calendar year and their first win under De Zerbi after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser at home to Brighton last weekend.

The north London club are two points from safety with five games to play as they prepare to face Wolves, whose relegation to the Championship was confirmed on Monday following West Ham’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.