'We didn't fight in the right way' - De Zerbi admits Spurs were not ready for Brentford battle
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted his team was unprepared for their 3-0 loss to Brentford in the Premier League opener. He cited a lack of physical presence and tactical cohesion as primary reasons for the defeat.
Why it matters
The poor start for a major Premier League club under a new manager raises questions about the effectiveness of their summer recruitment and tactical transition.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered a frank assessment of his side's disappointing start to the Premier League season, admitting they lacked the necessary fight. The North London club suffered a bruising 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford, leaving the Italian tactician to lament his team's physical and tactical shortcomings.
Tottenham's new era under De Zerbi began in disappointing fashion as they were soundly beaten in west London, falling 3-0 to goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, and Michael Kayode . The Italian manager was quick to identify why his side fell short against Keith Andrews's clinical Bees, highlighting a lack of physical presence across the pitch.
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