Roberto De Zerbi has hinted that Lucas Bergvall's return to Tottenham Hotspur is uncertain as the club's injury crisis deepens.
Tottenham's manager admitted that he has yet to hold talks with the young Swede, who has been linked with a departure from the club in pursuit of regular first-team football. De Zerbi plans to discuss Bergvall's future with the player next week, with the outcome of those talks determining whether he stays or is sold this summer.
The injury crisis at Tottenham has already seen the absences of Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, both of whom missed the club's preseason tour in New Zealand. De Zerbi said both players had minor issues and were granted an extra week before reporting for training.
Mohammed Kudus, another key player, is hopeful of a return near the end of last season but suffered a setback in his recovery. De Zerbi is optimistic about Kudus's chances, stating that he will be available to start working with the team when they return to London.
De Zerbi was also asked about Dejan Kulusevski, who has not played competitive football for over a year due to a serious patella injury in 2024-25. The manager expressed caution, stating that they need to analyze Kulusevski's condition better and not take any risks.
Spurs have spent an incredible amount of money this summer, bringing in six first-team players already. However, De Zerbi says the club is not done, and is looking to bring in ideally another two players in the attacking band. He expressed his excitement about working with the new players and improving the team's mentality.
Tottenham kicks off against Auckland FC on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. local time in New Zealand. The match will be broadcast on SpursPLAY, the club's in-house subscription video platform.
The outcome of De Zerbi's talks with Bergvall will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike. If Bergvall is allowed to leave, it will be a significant blow to the club's hopes of improving their performance this season. The decision will also have implications for the team's morale and motivation, with De Zerbi emphasizing the importance of having players who are happy to stay at the club.
De Zerbi's comments suggest that Bergvall's future at Tottenham is uncertain, but the outcome of the talks will determine the club's next move. The situation will be closely monitored in the coming days, with fans eagerly awaiting news on the young Swede's future.
Source: Yahoo Sports