Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi criticized his team's performance and lack of cohesion following a 3-0 loss to Brentford. He emphasized the need for the squad to develop a collective spirit and improve physical conditioning.
Why it matters
The manager's public critique highlights the internal pressures and challenges faced by high-profile professional sports teams during the start of a new season.
Roberto De Zerbi (right) handed debuts to five players in the defeat at Brentford. Roberto De Zerbi (right) handed debuts to five players in the defeat at Brentford. Tottenham Hotspur Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight ‘We are not in the right physical condition’
Spurs beaten 3-0 at Brentford in Premier League opener
Prefer the Guardian on Google Roberto De Zerbi said that Tottenham are “not a team” after they opened their season with a humiliating 3-0 defeat away to Brentford .
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