Tottenham Lunchtime Round-Up, Monday 19th October 2026: De Zerbi Drops Team News Ahead of Coventry Clash

There's plenty to focus on ahead of tonight's Premier League match against Coventry City. Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Savio will not be available for the game, leaving the head coach with a selection puzzle to solve (Spurs Web). Spurs Web have looked at three different ways Tottenham could line up in his absence (Spurs Web). There's better news on James Maddison, with De Zerbi giving an update on his fitness and whether he could feature from the start this evening (Spurs Web).

Looking further ahead, Spurs Web note that Chelsea have sent what's being described as a 'nice' warning to Tottenham regarding their poor record at Stamford Bridge, with the London derby on the horizon after this evening's game (Spurs Web).

In academy news, midfielder Tyrese Hall scored an impressive chipped finish for Tottenham's U21s, coming just a day after returning from the first team's warm-weather training camp in Marbella (Spurs Web).

Away from the pitch, former favourite Heung-min Son has again shown his affection for the club a year and a half after leaving, declaring himself still the "biggest Spurs supporter" (Spurs Web). Meanwhile, Richarlison's eventful few days continue, with Spurs Web reporting that after losing his place in the Tottenham side, the striker has now also parted ways with a private island following a controversial social media statement (Spurs Web).

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