Savio, also known as Savinho, is missing Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Newcastle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium today after experiencing muscle fatigue.Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian midfielder #17 Savio celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the English League Cup second round football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Charlton Athletic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AFP)Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that the Brazilian winger has not suffered a serious injury, but the club’s medical staff decided not to take any chances.Savio only recently joined Tottenham from Manchester City and made an immediate impact on his debut in midweek. Coming off the bench against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup, he scored once and set up another as Spurs cruised to a 5-1 win.After that performance, Savio was expected to feature against Newcastle and could even have started. However, he was left out of the matchday squad altogether.What the coach saidDe Zerbi explained the decision before kick-off, telling Sky Sports: "There was bad news yesterday, before training in the afternoon. He suffered muscle fatigue and the medical staff didn't want to take a risk. I agree with them."Tottenham v Newcastle line-upsTottenham Hotspur: Kinsky, Gray, van Hecke, van de Ven, Robertson, Tonali, Bentancur, Porro, Fernandes, Tel, Marmoush.Subs: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Udogie, Bergvall, Solanke, Kudus, Davies, Moore.Newcastle United: Hornicek, Dedic, Botman, Thiaw, Hall, Gonzalez, Miley, Elanga, Willock, Barnes, Wissa.Subs: Jaouen, Schar, Bamba, Steur, Toure, Murphy, Woltemade, Ramsey, Shahar.Today’s match officialsReferee: Peter BankesReferee’s assistants: Ian Hussin and Nick HoptonFourth official: Tom BramallVAR: Darren EnglandAssistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh
Why is Savio not playing today vs Newcastle? Is he injured? Tottenham coach explains reason
Savio, also known as Savinho, only recently joined Tottenham from Manchester City and made an immediate impact on his debut in midweek.










