Roberto De Zerbi reveals when Savio is expected to return for Tottenham

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Roberto De Zerbi has shared an update on Savio’s fitness after the winger was ruled out of Tottenham’s clash against Crystal Palace this afternoon.Spurs are looking to climb up the table by making it three wins from three when the Eagles visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon.The Lilywhites have been handed a surprise boost ahead of the London derby, with De Zerbi confirming that James Maddison and Destiny Udogie are in contention to face Palace.However, several of Tottenham’s attacking players, including big-money summer signing Savio, remain out of action.Credit: @reclusemedia / InstagramRoberto De Zerbi expects Savio to return for Tottenham after international breakThe Brazilian winger has missed the club’s last two games after sustaining an injury following the club’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford earlier this month.Spurs have just two more games before the international break, and the Tottenham boss has now confirmed that the former Man City man could be in line to return following the November break. Saturday 31st October Premier League TottenhamTottenham17:30Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace Saturday 7th November Premier League LeedsLeeds12:30TottenhamTottenham Saturday 21st November Premier League TottenhamTottenham15:00IpswichIpswichWhen asked if Savio is likely to return for the clash against Ipswich Town on November 21, the Italian told The Standard: “I think so. I think he’s good.”Apart from long-term injury absentees, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert, Spurs are also without Tosin Adarabioyo, Lucas Bergvall, and Mykhailo Mudryk.De Zerbi wants Mohammed Kudus to deliver more goals for SpursSpurs have not felt Savio’s absence due to Mohammed Kudus’ excellent performances down the right, and De Zerbi admitted that the Ghanaian’s ability to hold up the ball is a huge plus for his side.However, the Tottenham boss has challenged the former West Ham man to start scoring more goals and replicating his output from his Ajax days.When asked about Kudus being a useful outball for Spurs at Stamford Bridge, De Zerbi said: “It was crucial, like defend the ball, like fight. Because in that situation, you have to fight first of all. But he is able to defend the ball with the attitude, but also with the technique, the skill, the ability. He is playing very well.“He is capable to score more goals. When he was in Ajax, he also played as a number 9, as a No10. More No10 than right winger. And he scored many goals in Ajax.”READ MORE: Roberto De Zerbi reveals honest Tottenham squad talks before recent turnaroundThe post Roberto De Zerbi reveals when Savio is expected to return for Tottenham appeared first on Spurs Web.