De Zerbi confirms Spurs stars are nearing a return

TL;DR

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi announced that James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are close to returning to action. Maddison has been sidelined this season due to an ACL injury but has been on the bench recently.

Key points

Roberto De Zerbi confirms Maddison and Solanke's potential return
Maddison has missed the entire season due to an ACL injury
Maddison has been on the bench for the last three matches

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De Zerbi confirms Spurs stars are nearing a return

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.

Q&A

When will James Maddison return to play for Tottenham?

James Maddison is nearing a return but has not yet featured this season after his ACL injury.

What injury has kept James Maddison out this season?

James Maddison has been out due to an ACL tear he suffered during pre-season.

Who else is close to returning alongside Maddison for Tottenham?

Dominic Solanke is also confirmed to be nearing a return to action.