Premier League news: Spurs’ nine injuries ‘normal’, says De Zerbi; ‘Emotional control’ keeps Blues red-free

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1. ‘Big confidence’ in Tottenham’s injury team Roberto De Zerbi has insisted Tottenham’s medical staff bears no responsibility for the numerous selection issues he faces against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday where his club will attempt to win for only the second time in 42 matches in all competitions.The head coach has been boosted by the return of Pedro Porro from injury while he reported that Andy Robertson, Omar Marmoush and Dominic Solanke were “good” in light of fitness concerns. “I think it helps,” he said.

“It is really difficult,” he said.Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has played down the impact of his influence from the touchline: ‘I have from the touchline some kind of input but the real one is from the players.’ Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters“To find a total dominance in a game when you are in full control and you have few problems like in other leagues, it’s difficult to find it in the Premier League unless you have become a top, top, top team. “I spoke with Thibaut as well when he was in the World Cup, asking about Mike, and he even said that he could see resemblances with Mike,” Alonso said.

It’s not easy when you are 18 and everyone is talking about you but he knows that what matters is what is happening today in training and the things that he can add to his game. Nmecha has made six league appearances off the bench this season and Farke added: “Overall you have to say for a back-up striker, Lukas has scored I think seven goals last season,” said Farke.“Of course, if he doesn’t play each and every minute due to the fact that Dominic was so outstanding, I think this is a really good record and I would have to say in the last game he looked sharp.” Press Association5.