If you've been feeling like Tottenham Hotspur news has gone quiet lately, you're not imagining it. SpursLand has been eerily calm—even the usual transfer rumor mill has stalled, with so much depending on whether the club can secure Premier League survival. Two wins in their last two matches have helped, but the question remains very much open.
However, manager Roberto De Zerbi brought some welcome clarity in his press conference ahead of Monday's clash with Leeds United. The headline? No new injuries. In a season where bad news has been the norm, that's a genuine win. While the squad remains thin and heavily depleted, the absence of fresh fitness concerns is a positive sign.
"I'm happy because we are working well with all players. Another very important week. We have no problems," De Zerbi said.
That said, Guglielmo Vicario is still sidelined as he recovers from surgery. "No, Vicario is not ready yet. I don't know what will be the plan, but he's suffering because he would like to help his teammates, but he's not available yet," the boss added.
De Zerbi also took time to praise James Maddison, a player he clearly admires. "I'm thinking about James Maddison because I'm watching a top, top player. Maybe he's not ready yet to play—not for the rhythm, but for the intensity of the game. We are playing in the Premier League, the most difficult league in terms of intensity and rhythm. But as a player, it's great. As a coach, watching one player like this is special. Especially for me, because I was a number 10. I'm sensitive to number 10 players like Xavi Simons, Maddison, Kulusevski, Kudus. We have a lot of number 10s, and I want to see."
On Dominic Solanke, De Zerbi offered cautious optimism: "He's improving very quickly. I don't know for this game if he can be available. We hope for the next game at Stamford Bridge."
That means Antonin Kinsky will likely continue his rehabilitation tour in goal on Monday evening—and that's probably a good thing. After a difficult outing on a wet pitch at the Wanda earlier this season, Kinsky has bounced back with some strong performances, commanding his area with growing confidence.