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Tottenham Hotspur have omitted three key players—Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, and Guglielmo Vicario—from their 35-man squad for the pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand. The club officially stated that Bentancur and Sarr were granted extended leave after World Cup duties, while Vicario suffered a minor knock in training. However, the omissions have fueled speculation about their futures. Sarr has been linked with Brentford and Galatasaray, Bentancur faces questions over his mobility post-ACL injury, and Vicario is reportedly seeking a move to Juventus after Tottenham signed Martin Dubravka and Antonin Kinsky emerged as the likely new number one. The team, under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, has made several summer signings and aims to improve on last season's disappointing Premier League campaign.
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Tottenham Hotspur have left three key players out of their 35-man travelling squad for the pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand, fueling speculation over their futures at the club.
Pre-Season Preparations Underway
Tottenham are looking to bounce back from a disappointing Premier League campaign last season and have been active in the summer transfer window. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has brought in half a dozen new faces to fit his style of play and vision, with more arrivals expected as he aims to build a squad capable of challenging in the top half of the table.
Pre-season began earlier this week with a 1–0 friendly win over MK Dons, courtesy of a stunning first-minute strike from new signing Mateus Fernandes. On Thursday, the club confirmed a 35-man travelling squad for the tour.
A 35-player travelling squad for our pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia has been confirmed. — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 23, 2026
Trio Omitted Amid Exit Links
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, and Guglielmo Vicario are among the players omitted from the tour squad.
Rodrigo Bentancur & Pape Matar Sarr
The club has stated that both Bentancur and Sarr have been granted "extended leave" following their World Cup duties. Sarr was part of the Senegal squad that exited at the last-32 stage, while Bentancur's Uruguay failed to advance from the group stage.
- Pape Matar Sarr has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane, with Brentford and Galatasaray reportedly vying for his signature.
- Rodrigo Bentancur was a key figure in Tottenham's fight for Premier League survival last season, often preferred ahead of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray in midfield as the club secured safety on the final day. However, the report notes that questions have been raised over the 28-year-old's "lack of mobility" and whether he can return to his pre-injury form after suffering an ACL injury in February 2023.
Guglielmo Vicario
The Italian goalkeeper has also been left behind. Tottenham have officially stated that Vicario suffered a "minor knock" in training and will undergo treatment at Hotspur Way. However, it is an open secret that the Italian international wants to leave, with interest from Juventus reported in recent weeks.
Vicario's position under De Zerbi has become increasingly uncertain following the club's free-transfer signing of Martin Dubravka from Burnley. With Antonin Kinsky impressing at the end of last season and expected to become the No. 1 goalkeeper heading into 2026/27, a departure from North London appears likely.
This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back.
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Yardbarker: SoccerWestern
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Three Key Tottenham Stars Omitted from Pre-Season Tour Squad Including Guglielmo Vicario