Roberto De Zerbi addresses Tottenham's struggle in opening loss at Brentford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur endured a challenging start to their Premier League season with a loss to Brentford. Coach Roberto De Zerbi criticized his team's lack of physicality and readiness to compete, noting that Spurs lost too many duels. Key players like James Maddison were left on the bench as Spurs fell behind early and struggled to find their rhythm. Young captain Archie Gray echoed De Zerbi's sentiments about the team's performance. Improvements will be needed ahead of their next match as Spurs aim to better integrate their new signings.
- •Tottenham lost to Brentford in their Premier League season opener.
- •Roberto De Zerbi pointed out issues with physicality and duel losses.
- •Archie Gray became the youngest captain in Tottenham's history.
- •James Maddison and Mateus Fernandes were benched for the match.
- •Next matches will test Tottenham's integration of new players.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi admits his Spurs squad was ‘not ready’ for start of Premier League season after defeat to Brentford – and defends youngster
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Roberto De Zerbi reaction — Tottenham Hotspur 'were not ready to fight' in Week 1 rout at Brentford
"Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi admits his side are “not a team yet” after they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford, while defending his decision to start Lucas Bergvall.Spurs were comfortably beat...
"Roberto De Zerbi won't have experienced many surprise disappointments as shocking and gloomy as Tottenham Hotpur's Week 1 loss to Brentford in the Premier League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:10 PMDe Zerbi admits his Spurs squad was ‘not ready’ for start of Premier League season after defeat to Brentford – and defends youngster
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi admits his side are “not a team yet” after they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford, while defending his decision to start Lucas Bergvall.Spurs were comfortably beat...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:03 PMRoberto De Zerbi reaction — Tottenham Hotspur 'were not ready to fight' in Week 1 rout at Brentford
Roberto De Zerbi won't have experienced many surprise disappointments as shocking and gloomy as Tottenham Hotpur's Week 1 loss to Brentford in the Premier League.
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