Roberto de Zerbi calls for improvement after Tottenham draw blank

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Roberto de Zerbi calls for improvement after Tottenham draw blank
Summary

Tottenham remained scoreless in their latest Premier League fixture, marking the team’s eighth draw of the calendar year. Despite investing over £300 million in new personnel during the summer, the side failed to record a single shot on target for the first time since April 2022. Head coach Roberto de Zerbi signaled a need for increased tactical organization and improved efficiency in the final third following the performance. While the team showcased successful ball movement, critics and team leadership noted that players often rushed decision-making in promising areas. The squad continues to integrate recent signings including Sandro Tonali, Jon Paul Van Hecke, Savio, and Omar Marmoush. Roberto de Zerbi emphasized that building team chemistry remains an ongoing process as the group adjusts to working together.

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  • Tottenham failed to record a single shot on target during the match.
  • Roberto de Zerbi cited a need for better organization and composure in the final third.
  • New signings Sandro Tonali, Jon Paul Van Hecke, Savio, and Omar Marmoush all started.
  • This match represents the eighth draw for Tottenham in league play this year.
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  • 10:35 AMYahoo Sports'We have to improve in every part of football' - De Zerbi
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Last March's 3-0 win for Nottingham Forest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium provided the platform for the visitors' survival bid while leaving Spurs floundering until the final day. Since then Spurs have spent over £300m on new players - contributing to the record £3.49bn Premier League outlay this summer. Sandro Tonali, Jon Paul Van Hecke, Savio and Omar Marmoush were the new signings who started on Saturday, with Roberto de Zerbi remaining calm after another blank.

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