Why Tottenham are misfiring … and it’s not just down to the lack of goals
Published 1w ago · Updated 1w ago
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Tottenham find themselves in the relegation zone after a turbulent start under Roberto De Zerbi.
Tottenham Hotspur's difficult start to the Premier League season under Roberto De Zerbi deepened as they suffered a defeat to Aston Villa, despite finally ending their goal drought. The loss dropped Spurs into the relegation zone and prompted harsh criticism from De Zerbi, who questioned the team's fight and mentality. Extensive squad turnover and the omission of key contributors from the previous campaign have severely hampered the team's cohesion and attacking output.
- Tottenham failed to score in their opening four league matches for the first time in club history.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi publicly criticized his players following the loss, demanding more fight and resilience.
- The squad has suffered significant player turnover, retaining only four regulars from the previous season.
- Richarlison contributed fifteen league goals last season but was omitted from the current Premier League squad.
By the numbers
Timeline
- Sep 18Analysis highlighted Tottenham's unprecedented scoring drought and heavy squad turnover.
- Sep 19Aston Villa defeated Tottenham, dropping Spurs into the relegation zone.
Why it matters
Roberto De Zerbi took charge of Tottenham with high expectations, but a lack of summer stability and early scoring droughts have created immediate pressure in the league table.
What outlets agree on
Tottenham have struggled immensely with scoring and squad stability at the start of the season, culminating in a damaging defeat to Aston Villa.
In this story
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75% of the sources are Left
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- The GuardianDe Zerbi rips into Spurs players after Villa defeat: ‘Disappointed, sad and frustrated’1w ago · open ↗
- BBC SportNo revival in sight for 'fragile' Spurs after Villa defeat1w ago · open ↗
- Al JazeeraAston Villa compound Tottenham’s misery despite Spurs ending goal drought1w ago · open ↗
- The IndependentTottenham break scoring duck but slump into relegation zone as Aston Villa earn first win of season1w ago · open ↗
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