'Not Football Manager' - De Zerbi says misfiring Spurs need time
Tottenham have failed to score in their opening three Premier League games and manager Roberto de Zerbi says it will take time to build his expensive squad into a team.
For the first time in over half a century, Tottenham Hotspur managed to secure a league point in their opening match of the season against Nottingham Forest. Despite failing to score goals in their first three league games, the team managed to achieve this after a string of previous losses to Brentford and Newcastle. Manager Roberto De Zerbi emphasized the need for patience, as the newly acquired players still need time to gel and find their identity.
The team's defensive efforts were praised, but they struggled with decision-making, particularly from Marmoush and Kudus. De Zerbi expressed his happiness with the team's spirit and performance, stating that they need to improve their finishing and composure in front of goal. Former midfielder Danny Murphy agreed that Spurs lacked the calmness and composure expected from top-tier players.
De Zerbi acknowledged that it takes time for players to build chemistry, especially after playing together for just a day. He believed they would improve as they continue to work together.
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