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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Roberto De Zerbi explains Savio absence for Tottenham’s clash with Newcastle

Savio scored a debut goal on Wednesday against Charlton - (Reuters)

Tottenham have been dealt a cruelly-timed injury blow after Savio was denied a Premier League debut for the club due to a muscular issue.

Savio joined Spurs from Manchester City in an eye-watering £85m deal but got off to a perfect start for the Lilywhites in midweek, coming off the bench and immediately scoring in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton.

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