'Not Football Manager' - De Zerbi says misfiring Spurs need time
Summary
Tottenham Hotspur has not scored a goal in their first three league games this season, the longest drought since 1974-75. Their manager, Roberto De Zerbi, says the team needs time to improve and build chemistry after signing many new players during the summer.Key Facts
- Tottenham drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest, earning their first point of the season.
- They lost their previous two league games against Brentford and Newcastle without scoring.
- This is the first time since 1974-75 that Tottenham have started a league season with three games without scoring.
- Tottenham spent over £300 million on new players this summer as part of a record Premier League spending.
- Ten new senior players joined the team, many only starting to train together recently.
- De Zerbi said building the team is not like a video game where names alone guarantee success.
- The team showed good organization and spirit but must improve their decision-making and composure in finishing attacks.
- Tottenham hasn’t had a shot on target in a Premier League game since April 2022 during one match.
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