How does De Zerbi fix Spurs' scoring troubles?
Summary
Tottenham Hotspur has not scored any goals in the Premier League so far this season, despite investing heavily in new attacking players. Coach Roberto De Zerbi is using a tactical approach that involves slowing the play to draw opponents forward, then quickly passing into open spaces, but the team has not yet fully turned this style into goals.Key Facts
- Tottenham and Coventry City are the only Premier League teams without a goal after four games.
- Spurs spent £320 million on new players, mostly attackers.
- De Zerbi’s tactic involves inviting pressure by slowing the game and passing backward before quickly attacking space behind defenders.
- Spurs often use a 2-3-2-3 formation with players rotating positions to keep team shape.
- De Zerbi’s previous team, Marseille, averaged 2.3 goals per game using similar tactics.
- Playing through the middle to draw defenders in opens space on the wings for attacks.
- Players need confidence passing under pressure for the tactic to succeed.
- Some small signs of Spurs’ style working can be seen, but they need improvement to score.
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