{
  "id": 2636163,
  "title": "Spurs lacked fight in dismal defeat at Brentford says De Zerbi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/spurs-lacked-fight-in-dismal-defeat-at-brentford-says-de-zerbi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T19:36:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-lacked-fight-dismal-defeat-193624549.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham's new signing Mateus Fernandes made his debut in the 3-0 loss to Brentford, as the team struggled to maintain their fight during the match. Roberto De Zerbi expressed disappointment at his players' lack of physical and tactical combativeness, noting they lost numerous duels. Brentford took advantage, scoring the first two goals in the first half before Michael Kayode added a third for the visitors. De Zerbi stressed that his side was not ready for the challenges ahead, acknowledging that many new recruits were still adjusting to the physical demands. Despite the heavy financial investment, the results have yet to reflect the team's improved potential.",
  "summary": "Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's woeful 3-0 defeat at Brentford as he admitted his players did not fight hard enough in their miserable start to the Premier League season on Saturday.De Zerbi insisted he would not lose faith with his players despite such a frustrating start to the campaign.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Shambolic Spurs battered by Brentford",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/shambolic-spurs-battered-by-brentford",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:28:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Tonali nightmare as Sangare stars - Brentford v Spurs player ratings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/tonali-nightmare-as-sangare-stars-brentford-v-spurs-player-ratings",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:29:05.000Z"
      }
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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."
}