Tottenham XI vs Leeds: Bentancur returns, Bergvall still out

Tottenham will be without Lucas Bergvall for Saturday's Premier League trip to Leeds, but Rodrigo Bentancur is available again after serving a three-game suspension.

Bergvall has been out since suffering a knee injury against Manchester United at the start of October. Bentancur returns after his ban, which followed a late dismissal in the same game at Old Trafford.

Midfield competition ahead of Leeds clash

In the pair's absence, Roberto De Zerbi has relied on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in midfield. Their performances over the last three games have given the Spurs boss plenty to think about as Bentancur comes back into the fold.

Centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo is also back fit after missing the last two games through injury.

Mudryk and Savio ruled out until after break

This weekend's trip to Elland Road, where Spurs are looking to make it four wins in a row for the first time in more than 1,000 days, will come too soon for Mykhailo Mudryk.

De Zerbi confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Friday that Mudryk and fellow winger Savio would not be back until after the international break, though the latter has been seen back with the squad at Hotspur Way this week.

"Savio, Bergvall, Mudryk [are out]. Tosin is available. Yesterday he came inside of the group," De Zerbi said.

Injury updates on Maddison, Simons and Odobert

James Maddison was not risked against Palace following a groin issue suffered in the win over Chelsea, and should therefore be available to play some part at Leeds. Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons remain long-term absentees.

However, there have been reports this week that Simons is now entering the final stage of his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture suffered back in April and is expected back in training later in November, well ahead of schedule.

De Zerbi was able to provide a positive recent update on Odobert, suggesting that he could be back training in January after tearing his ACL in February.

"(He should be back in training) after December," De Zerbi said. "After Christmas. In January, I think. It is a great thing for us."

Pedro Porro was named among the substitutes against Palace, but should be fit enough to start at Leeds. Destiny Udogie, though, needs more time before he is ready to return to the starting lineup, having not trained consistently since the September international break.