The key facts

  • Tottenham have won at Stamford Bridge only once in the Premier League era and lost 10 of their last 12 matches against Chelsea
  • The team comes into the match after a 3:1 win over Coventry — their first Premier League win this season
  • James Maddison missed three days of training; De Zerbi does not want to risk injuries

De Zerbi rejects fear of Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi said at a pre-match press conference on Friday that the team does not fear the trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. In his words, Spurs' grim record at Chelsea's ground should serve as extra motivation rather than a problem. «I have played against Chelsea only once as Tottenham's coach. It should be another motivation, not another problem for us,» he said.

Negative statistics

In the Premier League era, Tottenham have won at Stamford Bridge only once, and in the last 12 meetings between the clubs they lost 10. De Zerbi stressed that the team has «many, many negative records», but these should give the players more motivation, mentality and energy, since, in his view, Tottenham have enough quality to win.

Lift after first win of the season

Spurs come into the match after Monday's 3:1 victory over Coventry — their first win in the current Premier League season. The team is seeking its first win at Stamford Bridge since 2018.

Squad questions

Destiny Udogie will not take part in the match, while James Maddison's participation is in doubt. Maddison, who scored in his first start in 17 months against Coventry, missed three days of training. «In the first three days Maddison did not work with us, I don't know whether he is ready for tomorrow's match,» De Zerbi said. The coach added that he does not want to risk players' health, as there are many injuries in European football right now — «not at Tottenham, for everyone».