Tottenham Lunchtime Round-Up, Sunday 25th October 2026: De Zerbi Opens Up on 'Big, Big Meeting' Behind Chelsea Win as Contract and Injury Talk Follows

Spurs are still buzzing after that 2-0 win over Chelsea, and Roberto De Zerbi has shed some light on what's behind the upturn in form. He revealed that a "big, big meeting" with the squad, rather than any tactical rethink, has been key to turning things around (Spurs Web).

There's also team news to keep an eye on, with James Maddison sparking concern after being forced off during the Chelsea victory, and his short follow-up statement has only added to the uncertainty over his fitness (Football.London).

On the contract front, Spurs Web report that the club are looking at handing Ben Davies a new deal after already extending his contract by a year last summer (Spurs Web). Meanwhile, Mateus Fernandes' numbers from the Chelsea win have caught the eye, with suggestions he could develop into the sort of deep-lying influence Spurs haven't really had since the days of Luka Modric or Mousa Dembele (Spurs Web).

Away from domestic matters, De Zerbi has thrown his support behind Harry Kane in the Ballon d'Or race, with the ceremony taking place later today - sure to be a popular take among the Spurs faithful given Kane's history at the club (Spurs Web).

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