Roberto De Zerbi press conference after Tottenham 3-1 Coventry
The World Cup winner visited a specialist in Spain over the international break to aid his recovery, and De Zerbi said last Sunday that he was hopeful he would be available for selection against Chelsea.
“Pedro, I think he's coming. Maybe in Chelsea, he can play,” De Zerbi said at his pre-Coventry press conference.
Having decided not to risk Destiny Udogie against Coventry, De Zerbi will also be hoping to have his first-choice left-back available for selection against Chelsea.
Tottenham are mindful of overworking Udogie given his injury history, but he has had two weeks to recover from the knee issue he picked up against Manchester United and should be in contention.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Pedro Porro of Tottenham in action during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Nottingham Forest FC and Tottenham Hotspur at City Ground on September 05, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Loanee Mykhailo Mudryk is expected back soon from an ankle injury, though he is ineligible anyway for Saturday’s game against parent club Chelsea.
De Zerbi, though, played down any fears that they had sustained significant blows and all three are expected to be fit and available, with Marmoush also pictured training at Hotspur Way on Thursday.
Lucas Bergvall (knee) and Savio (muscle) are still out, while long-term absentees Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are progressing but still some way from a return to match action.
There were plenty of positives after Spurs’ 3-1 victory over Coventry, with James Maddison starting his first competitive game since May 2025 and Dejan Kulusevski making his first appearance in nearly 18 months off the bench.
Pictured: De Zerbi set for double Tottenham selection boost before Chelsea clash
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Rodrigo Bentancur, meanwhile, will serve the second game of his three-match ban after he was sent off against Manchester United for headbutting Luke Shaw.
De Zerbi will provide an update on the fitness of his squad during his pre-Chelsea press conference on Friday afternoon.
Predicted Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Kinsky, Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Udogie, Gallagher, Tonali, Maddison, Kudus, Solanke, Marmoush
Injured: Simons, Odobert, Mudryk, Savio, Bergvall
Doubts: Udogie, Porro, Tosin, Robertson, Marmoush
Suspended: Bentancur
Venue: Stamford Bridge
How to watch: Sky Sports