{
  "id": 16435545,
  "title": "Roberto De Zerbi hails Mateus Fernandes' elite mentality as Tottenham break Stamford Bridge curse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/roberto-de-zerbi-hails-mateus-fernandes-elite-mentality-as-tottenham",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T05:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roberto-zerbi-hails-mateus-fernandes-051854170.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea FC faced off against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. The Italian manager, Roberto De Zerbi, praised his team's psychological shift during the high-tension London derby. Mateus Fernandes, in particular, showcased his exceptional quality throughout the 90 minutes, displaying a big personality and making mistakes without concern. De Zerbi highlighted the team's fight spirit and noted that the results had been less than impressive, but stressed that they were a top club that must demonstrate mentality and personality. A lone goal from Mathys Tel came through a stunning solo effort, further emphasizing the influence of young stars at the club. De Zerbi expressed his happiness with Fernandes and Mathys Tel, emphasizing their leadership in changing the team's mentality. The match marked Tottenham's second win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, finally breaking the club's 'Stamford Bridge curse.' With the ongoing success, De Zerbi's team is looking forward to their upcoming fixture against Crystal Palace, aiming to build on their momentum and improve their position in the league table.",
  "summary": "Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi was full of praise for his squad’s psychological shift following a dominant display in west London. The Italian tactician highlighted the performance of Mateus Fernandes, who remained composed throughout a high-tension London derby that saw tempers boil over in the second half.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "'Best performance since I arrived' - De Zerbi praises Spurs after win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/best-performance-since-i-arrived-de-zerbi-praises-spurs-after-win",
        "published": "2026-10-24T19:12:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Roberto De Zerbi names two players who helped Tottenham beat Chelsea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/epl-roberto-de-zerbi-names-two-players-who-helped-tottenham-beat",
        "published": "2026-10-24T21:14:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}