Tottenham Hotspur fans, the wait for two key stars could soon be over. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that both James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are closing in on their long-awaited returns to the pitch, just in time for a tense Premier League survival battle.

Maddison has been sidelined for the entire season so far after suffering an ACL tear during pre-season. While he’s been named on the bench for the past three matches, he has yet to feature. De Zerbi is clearly eager to unleash the playmaker but remains cautious. "I am thinking about James Maddison," he 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 the Premier League, the most difficult league in the world for rhythm and intensity."

There’s also positive news on striker Dominic Solanke, who has been working his way back to full fitness. "About Solanke, he is improving very quickly," De Zerbi continued. "I don’t know if for this game. We hope for the next game at Stamford Bridge." The potential return of Solanke’s physical presence up front could be a game-changer as Spurs fight for survival.

However, not all is rosy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains unavailable, adding to the pressure on De Zerbi’s side. "No, Vicario is not ready yet," the manager confirmed. "I don’t know what the plan will be. He’s suffering because he would like to help the team and his teammates. But he’s not available yet."

With just three matches remaining, Spurs sit perilously close to the relegation zone—only one point above the drop. Their next test comes on Monday night at home against Leeds United, a must-win fixture if they hope to avoid the unthinkable. On a positive note, De Zerbi confirmed there have been no fresh injury setbacks. "No. I’m happy because we are working well with all the players. It’s another important week for us," he said.

As the season reaches its climax, every minute on the pitch matters—and having stars like Maddison and Solanke back in action could be exactly what Spurs need to secure their Premier League status. Whether they’ll be ready to make an impact against Leeds remains to be seen, but the signs are promising for fans in Lilywhite.