Tottenham announces 35-man pre-season squad, Vicario out
Tottenham have announced a 35-man travelling squad for their pre-season tour to Australia and New Zealand, headlined by new signings Jan Paul van Hecke and Andy Robertson. Guglielmo Vicario is absent with a minor knock, while several World Cup participants, including Pedro Porro, Marcos Senesi, Cristian Romero, and Djed Spence, plus Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, have been granted extended leave; Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert will remain at Hotspur Way to continue rehabilitation. The club also confirmed that midfielders Sarr and Bentancur will stay back on extended leave, with Spence not traveling and a number of academy players among the squad. The touring party will face Auckland FC, Sydney FC, and Chelsea as part of the Australia and New Zealand schedule, while Tonali and Robertson headline another high-profile pre-season slate in the Sydney region. Multiple reports emphasize Spurs’ ongoing rebuild under new management as they prepare for the upcoming campaign, with additional updates surrounding the broader pre-season schedule in Australia and New Zealand.
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