De Zerbi admits Tottenham in ‘tough moment’ after League Cup exit

Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham's manager, acknowledged Tottenham are facing a "tough moment" following their League Cup elimination at Liverpool's hands. The defeat came after a disappointing start to the Premier League season, with Tottenham currently sitting at the bottom of the table. In their match against Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for the hosts, while Tottenham's lone goal came from Conor Gallagher, who scored just before halftime.

De Zerbi's side has yet to secure a win in their first four league matches, suffering two losses and two draws so far. The manager claimed that Tottenham has been unlucky during the campaign, needing to improve their finishing and score more goals. Despite the losses, De Zerbi remains confident in his team's potential, stating that they have not been fortunate against Newcastle, Everton, Nottingham, and Liverpool.

Since the end of last season, Tottenham has spent over £300 million on 10 new signings, hoping to turn things around. However, De Zerbi's recent gamble of making eight changes from the previous match backfired, as they were defeated by a less-than-full-strength Liverpool team. Despite the loss, De Zerbi is optimistic about his team's direction and the quality of his players. The manager pledged to bounce back at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, vowing to find the "click" that will help Tottenham rise once more.