Tottenham Hotspur winger Sávio is not in the squad for the Premier League home game against Newcastle United on Saturday, August 29, due to muscle fatigue. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the decision was precautionary after the player felt discomfort before a training session.
Sávio, whose full name is Savinho, joined Spurs earlier in the week and made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut in the 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Charlton Athletic. His absence against Newcastle is a setback as the team looks to integrate several new signings, including Omar Marmoush who is set for his league debut. Fans can track the team's upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
Sávio reported muscle fatigue on Friday, August 28, the day before the Newcastle match. The club's medical staff assessed the Brazilian and advised against selecting him for the matchday squad. De Zerbi agreed with this call, prioritizing the player's long-term fitness over a rushed return.
"There was bad news yesterday, before training in the afternoon," De Zerbi told reporters. "He suffered muscle fatigue and the medical staff didn’t want to take a risk. I agree with them." The manager emphasized that the winger is not carrying a serious injury, but the club is being cautious with the new arrival.
Roberto De Zerbi expects Sávio to be available for selection for Tottenham's next Premier League fixture. That match is away to Nottingham Forest at The City Ground on Saturday, September 5. The week of recovery should allow the 22-year-old to regain full fitness and compete for a place in the starting lineup.
His potential return will be a boost as Spurs handle a busy period. Supporters can view the full squad details and player profiles on our squad page. The team's current attacking options include other new signings like Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, who both started against Newcastle.
With Sávio unavailable, De Zerbi named a changed lineup for the first home game of the season. Omar Marmoush led the attack for his Premier League debut, supported by wide players Mathys Tel and Pedro Porro. The midfield saw starts for Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke, indicating a shift in tactical approach from the previous weekend.
The manager has a deep squad to choose from this season. The table below shows some of Tottenham's key attacking players and their contributions so far.
| Player | Position | 2026/27 Appearances | 2026/27 Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Marmoush | Forward | 1 | 0 |
| Mathys Tel | Winger | 2 | 1 |
| Sávio | Winger | 1 | 1 |
| Pedro Porro | Wing-back | 2 | 0 |
This data highlights the immediate contribution Sávio made before his minor setback. The team's overall performance and league position can be followed on our standings page. Tottenham's next match is against Nottingham Forest on September 5.
