Tottenham welcome back Bergvall and Bentancur for Leeds clash
- Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur are expected to return against Leeds.
- James Maddison is available after being rested for the Crystal Palace match.
- Tosin Adarabioyo and Pedro Porro are fit to start at Elland Road.
- Mykhailo Mudryk and Savio remain sidelined until after the international break.
- Tottenham are aiming for four consecutive wins for the first time in over 1,000 days.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to travel to Elland Road this Saturday with midfielders Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur expected back in the squad for the Leeds United clash. The club are chasing a fourth consecutive Premier League win, a feat they have not achieved in over 1,000 days, as they aim to extend their recent form.
The return of Bergvall and Bentancur follows a period in which Tottenham fielded alternative midfield options after the Swedish youngster’s knee injury and the Argentine’s suspension, as reported in the team news for the previous Crystal Palace match. Their inclusion comes as the team prepares to replace the line‑up that featured a red‑card incident for Crystal Palace’s Jean‑Philippe Mateta on 31 October, a match Tottenham won.
This matters now because the manager’s recent midfield rotation, forced by absences, will be tested against a Leeds side whose predicted starting eleven includes the return of striker Stach, highlighting the tactical adjustments Tottenham must make. The Premier League, contested by 20 clubs each playing 38 matches, provides the competitive framework for this encounter.
Injury returns for Maddison, Adarabioyo and Porro
James Maddison is expected to be available for the Leeds match after being rested against Crystal Palace due to a groin issue sustained in the win over Chelsea.
Pedro Porro is expected to be fit enough to start against Leeds after being named as a substitute in the match against Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage remains in his position despite his team recording only one win in six matches across all competitions.
Long-term absentees and Udogie fitness update
Mykhailo Mudryk and Savio will not be available for the Leeds match, as manager Roberto De Zerbi stated they will return after the international break.
Xavi Simons is in the final stage of recovery from an ACL rupture suffered in April and is expected to return to training later in November.
De Zerbi's midfield rotation during recent absences
Lucas Bergvall has been sidelined since early October with a knee injury sustained against Manchester United, while Rodrigo Bentancur served a three-game suspension following a red card in that same match. Manager Roberto De Zerbi utilized Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in midfield during the recent three-game absence of the pair.
Dwight McNeil played 77 minutes against Tottenham, recording 24 touches, one shot, one line-breaking pass, and winning 50 percent of ground duels and 12 percent of aerial duels. Yeremi Pino created no chances, had no shots, and was dispossessed four times during the match against Tottenham.
Premier League explains denied penalty decision
The Premier League provided an explanation on Thursday, 5 November 2026, regarding why Tottenham were not granted a penalty during their draw against Leeds. James Maddison was not awarded a penalty during the match.
This decision denied a significant moment for the Tottenham midfielder during his return from injury.
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