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‘Manage Them Like Two Diamonds’: De Zerbi provides fitness update on ‘two special’ Tottenham stars

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has provided an update on James Maddison following his second-half substitution against Chelsea, while explaining his tailored man-management approach for Spurs’ key playmakers.

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Tottenham Hotspur may have celebrated a historic 2-0 triumph away at Stamford Bridge, but the victory came with an agonizing moment of concern regarding key playmaker James Maddison.

The England international was forced off in the 51st minute following a physically demanding battle in central midfield, leaving supporters anxious over his fitness.

Addressing the media after the final whistle, manager Roberto De Zerbi offered an update on Maddison’s condition while delivering an insightful perspective on how he handles his most creative talents, as shared by journalist Gary Ward on X.

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  2. Spurs Web · reported · 2026-10-24 10:09 UTC

    Roberto De Zerbi reveals when Tottenham could welcome Destiny Udogie back from injury ↗

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  3. To The Lane And Back · reported · 2026-10-25 17:06 UTC

    ‘Manage Them Like Two Diamonds’: De Zerbi provides fitness update on ‘two special’ Tottenham stars ↗

    Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has provided an update on James Maddison following his second-half substitution against Chelsea, while explaining his tailored man-management approach for Spurs’ key playmakers. Tottenham Hotspur m

  4. To The Lane And Back · reported · 2026-10-23 16:01 UTC

    Roberto De Zerbi gives Tottenham fitness update ahead of Chelsea game ft. just two ‘outs’ ↗

    Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi will be without several key players for the high-voltage London derby against Chelsea. It took Tottenham Hotspur seven games to tick the win column in the Premier League. Indeed, a 3-1 win over newly promoted

  5. Inside Futbol · reported · 2026-10-23 15:15 UTC

    ‘It Is A Problem’ – Roberto De Zerbi Clear On Spurs Star’s Injury Issue ↗

    Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that Destiny Udogie's injury issues have been a problem of late.

  6. Spurs Web · reported · 2026-10-25 11:53 UTC

    James Maddison injury update: What Roberto De Zerbi said as post-match video emerges online ↗

    Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has offered an update on James Maddison’s condition following his latest injury setback against Chelsea. James Maddison earned his first...

  7. Spurs Web · reported · 2026-10-23 13:02 UTC

    Roberto De Zerbi gives Tottenham injury update ahead of Chelsea derby clash – Maddison doubt ↗

    Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has provided an update on the fitness of his players ahead of this weekend’s clash with Chelsea. After securing their...

  8. Hayters TV · reported · 2026-10-24 20:54 UTC

    ‘I think we changed something in ourselves’ – De Zerbi on beating Chelsea and another Maddison injury worry ↗

    Roberto De Zerbi is hopeful James Maddison has avoided a serious injury after the midfielder was forced off during Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Chelsea.Maddison will undergo further medical checks, but...

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