Tottenham : Roberto De Zerbi rassure sur l’absence prolongée de Pape Matar Sarr
Pape Matar Sarr's absence from Tottenham's preseason training had raised questions. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi addressed the issue, explaining the reasons for the delayed return of both the Senegalese midfielder and Uruguayan midfielder Bentancur.
The Italian coach confirmed that this situation was not related to any sporting or disciplinary issues.
“Bentancur is a crucial player for us, as is Pape Sarr. I spoke with the players after the World Cup and we considered different approaches for each of them. Bentancur asked for an extra week because he had a very trying season, and Pape Sarr has a personal issue for which he also requested an extra week. But there you have it, there’s no problem,” explained De Zerbi.
Selected for the Lions during the 2026 World Cup, Pape Matar Sarr only played 65 minutes in total during the tournament. His limited playing time could have allowed him to resume pre-season training with Tottenham earlier, especially given the increased competition in midfield with the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
Twenty-six days after Senegal's elimination against Belgium in the round of 32, the 23-year-old has still not rejoined the London squad. This situation is identical to that of Rodrigo Bentancur, eliminated in the group stage with Uruguay, but according to his coach, it is due to personal circumstances and individualized management of rest periods.
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