Roberto De Zerbi acknowledges Tottenham's confidence issues after first win
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Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League victory of the season against Coventry City on Monday night. James Maddison opened the scoring for Spurs, followed by a brief equalizer from Jack Rudoni. Omar Marmoush restored Tottenham's lead before Ben Davies sealed the win in stoppage time. Despite the win, head coach Roberto De Zerbi recognized the team's ongoing struggles with confidence, emphasizing the need for improvement in performance and a stronger mental approach moving forward.
- •Tottenham claimed their first league win of the season.
- •Spurs scored three goals, including a late goal from Ben Davies.
- •Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged the team's lack of confidence.
- •Maddison returned from injury and contributed to the scoring.
- •Tottenham jumps to 16th in the Premier League standings.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Roberto De Zerbi reveals how clear-the-air talks and Marbella bonding trip inspired Tottenham's vital first Premier League win
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham 'lack confidence' but we are a good team
"Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi believes a newfound sense of brotherhood has transformed his squad following their first Premier League victory of the season against Coventry City. The Italian tactician highlighted a series of internal discussions and a warm-weather training camp as the catalysts for a performance that moved Spurs out of the relegation zone.
"Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur still "lack confidence", even as he insisted they are a good team after Spurs finally claimed their first Premier League win of the season.The brea...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 5:30 AMRoberto De Zerbi reveals how clear-the-air talks and Marbella bonding trip inspired Tottenham's vital first Premier League win
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi believes a newfound sense of brotherhood has transformed his squad following their first Premier League victory of the season against Coventry City. The Italian tactician highlighted a series of internal discussions and a warm-weather training camp as the catalysts for a performance that moved Spurs out of the relegation zone.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 5:00 AMRoberto De Zerbi: Tottenham 'lack confidence' but we are a good team
Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur still "lack confidence", even as he insisted they are a good team after Spurs finally claimed their first Premier League win of the season.The brea...
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