De Zerbi Rules Out Van de Ven and Porro for Brentford Clash

Tottenham's injury crisis deepens as two key defenders are ruled out of the season opener.

M. van de Ven

player

View profile →

What happened. Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro are unavailable for Tottenham's Premier League opener at Brentford, with up to 13 players possibly missing.

• De Zerbi said Van de Ven is 'not on the list for tomorrow'.
• Pedro Porro is also ruled out, adding to the lengthy injury list.
• Tottenham finished 17th in successive seasons and aim to bounce back.

“No, Micky is not on the list for tomorrow, like Pedro Porro and the other players are all inside.”

— Roberto De Zerbi

Tottenham begin their season with a depleted squad, facing Brentford away on Saturday.

In this story

BrentfordTottenham

More to read

Football.London

Tottenham predicted team vs Brentford - New captain starts as De Zerbi picks young team

GiveMeSport

De Zerbi Decision On New Signings: Brentford vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups

Football.London

I left Tottenham for Brentford against my wishes - it left me very confused

Football.London

Van de Ven update, Porro decision - The Tottenham team De Zerbi must pick vs Brentford