Savio out with muscle fatigue, De Zerbi gives update

Tottenham's summer signing Savio was a late scratch against Newcastle due to muscle fatigue.

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What happened. Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Savio missed Tottenham's match against Newcastle United due to muscle fatigue, but he was expected to be in contention for the following game against Nottingham Forest.

• Savio is 22 years old and Brazilian.
• Kevin Danso, Richarlison, and Pape Matar Sarr also missed out.
• Danso was linked with a loan move to Sunderland.

“It was bad news yesterday before training in the afternoon because he suffered muscle fatigue and the medical staff obviously didn't want to take”

— Roberto De Zerbi

Savio's return against Nottingham Forest was expected, but his fitness remains a concern for Tottenham.

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