Tottenham set for double injury boost with De Zerbi to welcome back stars

Savio could return this weekend against Leeds after a muscle injury, while Simons nears a comeback from his ACL tear two months ahead of schedule.

Tottenham are set for a double injury boost with both Xavi Simons and Savio closing in on returns. Savio, signed from Manchester City for £85 million, has missed the last three matches with a muscle problem picked up against Manchester United but was pictured in the dressing room at Hotspur Way and could feature this weekend when Spurs face Leeds. Manager Roberto De Zerbi said two weeks ago the Brazilian would be out for "some weeks".

Simons, the Dutch playmaker, has been sidelined since April with a torn ACL suffered against Wolves last season. Most ACL injuries take a year to recover from, but The Times reports the former RB Leipzig and PSG midfielder could return to training ahead of schedule and potentially complete his comeback two months early. His return would give De Zerbi another option in the No10 position of his 4-2-3-1 formation.