{
  "id": 9497181,
  "title": "Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/why-this-break-has-come-at-the-worst-time-for-de-zerbi-spurs-9497181",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:37:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-break-come-worst-time-053731589.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Big spending by Tottenham this summer of around £400 million has created challenges for manager Roberto de Zerbi, according to experts. The club, known for being careful with investment, attracted numerous players, leading many supporters to expect trophy-winning performances. However, Spurs have been struggling this season, finishing 17th twice in a row and failing to win a league game so far. De Zerbi, who took over with limited time to assess the team, faces the additional burden of players being away for international duty. He needs to integrate new signings into the existing squad and foster teamwork, a process that requires time and patience. Despite his passion and demanding style, De Zerbi's biggest challenge now is to gain his new players' trust and ensure they work as a cohesive unit, a task that will take time to achieve.",
  "summary": "BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with his players to build a proper team.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/why-this-break-has-come-at-the-worst-time-for-de-zerbi-spurs",
        "published": "2026-09-24T05:37:24.000Z"
      }
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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."
}