Roberto De Zerbi hails Mateus Fernandes' elite mentality as Tottenham break Stamford Bridge curse
Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, marking a rare win for the club at the venue. Manager Roberto De Zerbi praised the mentality of his younger players, specifically Mateus Fernandes and Mathys Tel.
Why it matters
The win breaks a long-standing winless streak at a rival's stadium and highlights the tactical development of Tottenham's squad under De Zerbi.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi was full of praise for his squad’s psychological shift following a dominant display in west London. The Italian tactician highlighted the performance of Mateus Fernandes, who remained composed throughout a high-tension London derby that saw tempers boil over in the second half.
Tottenham produced a tactical masterclass to secure a rare 2-0 victory against Chelsea , marking only their second Premier League win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years. They took full advantage of a disciplined performance and a moment of madness from Cole Palmer to silence the home crowd. De Zerbi commended his squad's fighting spirit on the pitch, singling out Fernandes for delivering 90 minutes of exceptional quality.
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