Roberto De Zerbi provides injury updates as Tottenham Hotspur seek first win against Aston Villa

Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur's manager, has provided injury updates ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. Pedro Porro, Sandro Tonali, and James Maddison are all available for consideration, as they have been deemed fit to play despite recent setbacks. Porro's absence was due to a minor muscular issue, while Tonali missed a recent game due to an injury. Maddison returned as a substitute at Anfield, coming on towards the end of the match.

De Zerbi also discussed Dejan Kulusevski, who has recently re-joined first-team training after recovering from a complex knee injury sustained in May 2025. The manager expressed optimism about Kulusevski's potential return to the team. Additionally, De Zerbi addressed the situation of 17-year-old attacking midfielder Luca Williams-Barnett, who has not featured in any Spurs games since coming off the bench in a match last month.

The manager acknowledged Williams-Barnett's potential, but emphasized the importance of timing and the team's overall condition. De Zerbi stated that he hadn't forgotten about the young player, but also recognized the need to balance the player's development with the team's performance.