Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are not a ‘team’ and hits out at lack of fight
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Brentford defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. The result marked a difficult start for Tottenham's new head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, who publicly stated that his team failed to compete in the correct manner during the match.
The loss has prompted questions regarding the current trajectory of the two clubs. Analysts have highlighted the disparity in performance between the sides, suggesting that Brentford’s tactical execution exposed the significant challenges facing De Zerbi as he attempts to implement his system at Tottenham.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
ESPN (US)Focuses on the tactical gap and the scale of De Zerbi's challenge.
BBC Sport (GB)Focuses on the manager's post-match assessment of his team's effort.
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