{
  "id": 18874016,
  "title": "Omar Marmoush misfires at Tottenham as Roberto De Zerbi struggles to find best role for Egypt star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/omar-marmoush-misfires-at-tottenham-as-roberto-de-zerbi-struggles-to-18874016",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T05:36:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/11/08/omar-marmoush-misfires-at-tottenham-as-roberto-de-zerbi-struggles-to-find-best-role-for-egypt-star/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham Hotspur's Omar Marmoush has struggled to find his feet in his new role at the club, with fans and analysts questioning his best position. Signed from Manchester City in a £60 million deal, the Egypt international has managed just one goal in ten games. While some believe he is a winger or a forward, others argue he is more suited as a number nine. Marmoush's performance against Leeds United, where he was the main striker, did not live up to expectations. His lack of assists and an inability to hold the ball up has been a cause for concern. Despite his lackluster performance, Marmoush still has potential, with his manager highlighting his pace, intelligence, and versatility. He will be representing his country in upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where his performance will be crucial for his new role.",
  "summary": "“I just want to know what he is for us,” offers Mike, a Spurs fan ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur. The \"he\" being referred to is Omar Marmoush, the Egypt international recently signed in a big-money deal from Manchester City. Ten games in, Spurs fans are trying to work out what they’ve got in the player who’d impressed so much before his move to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}