This article was updated on 26 August 2026 with the latest confirmed team news for Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup second round tie against Charlton Athletic. Roberto De Zerbi has now named his starting eleven for the North London fixture. The headline story is the involvement of new signing Savio, who takes a place among the substitutes. Full detail on the confirmed XI, plus the rest of the build-up, follows below.
Updated Status: Tottenham Team News for Charlton Cup Tie
Tottenham Hotspur host Charlton Athletic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Roberto De Zerbi’s team news is now confirmed. The Spurs boss has made changes across the pitch as he manages his squad through a busy August schedule.
Cup ties like this often let a manager test squad depth outside the regular Premier League rotation. That approach shapes several of the selection calls facing De Zerbi tonight. Supporters can also read the original confirmed lineup report for the initial breakdown of this fixture. This update builds on that with the latest position as it stands today.
Spurs Look to Bounce Back After Brentford Setback
Tottenham arrive at this cup tie looking to put a disappointing result against Brentford behind them. That defeat left De Zerbi with plenty to address. A home cup fixture against lower-league opposition offers a chance to reset momentum before Spurs’ next league test.
Cup competitions frequently give managers a quick route back to winning form. Spurs will hope for exactly that response here. De Zerbi has used the international and domestic schedule to assess his options this season. Our earlier report looked at how his squad planning has developed since the summer. The Charlton tie gives the Italian a further opportunity to rotate while keeping one eye on results.
De Zerbi Names Starting XI with New Signing Savio on Bench
Roberto De Zerbi’s confirmed starting XI against Charlton Athletic is Antonin Kinsky in goal. Archie Gray, Jan Paul van Hecke and Ben Davies make up the back line. Rodrigo Bentancur, Mateus Fernandes and Lucas Bergvall make up the midfield. Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke and Mikey Moore lead the attack.
The biggest talking point, though, is on the bench rather than in the starting eleven. Tottenham confirmed the signing of Savio from Manchester City earlier in the week. The winger is named among the substitutes for this tie. He was presented to the home supporters at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of kick-off, giving fans their first proper look at the club’s newest arrival.
His arrival adds fresh competition for places in the wide areas. It also gives De Zerbi another attacking option to call upon later in games. With Solanke leading the line, it is also worth revisiting how striker Dominic Solanke fits into the attack under De Zerbi. It is a question that continues to shape selection decisions in games like this one.
Tottenham Hotspur Carabao Cup Team Selection and Match Details
Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup team news answers a simple question for fans: who starts against Charlton Athletic tonight. Roberto De Zerbi fields a blend of first-team regulars and squad players. Kinsky, Gray, van Hecke, Ben Davies, Bentancur, Fernandes, Bergvall, Tel, Solanke and Moore are the confirmed starters. The tie is the second round match, played in North London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Team news of this kind matters for fans tracking rotation policy and fitness through a congested August calendar. De Zerbi’s selection suggests a squad still finding its rhythm after the Brentford result. Senior figures are retained in defence and midfield, while the front line carries much of the attacking responsibility. Tonight’s XI reflects a squad balancing experience with fresh legs early in the season. Savio’s place among the substitutes, rather than in the starting XI, shows the club is managing his introduction carefully after a mid-week transfer completion.
What Happens Next for Roberto De Zerbi’s Side
Attention now turns to how De Zerbi manages minutes across this tie. A positive result, and a swift introduction for Savio from the bench, would lift spirits after the Brentford setback.
Spurs supporters will also be watching closely to see how the new signing settles into the group in the days that follow. De Zerbi is expected to continue rotating his squad as the season’s early fixture list takes shape. Spurs’ next league fixture will offer a clearer measure of where De Zerbi’s rebuild stands. For now, the focus stays on seeing out this cup tie and building momentum. Further team news will follow as the picture around selection and fitness becomes clearer.
