Spurs struggle in 3-0 loss at Brentford, De Zerbi calls for patience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford on August 22, lacking cohesion and performance. Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged the difficulties in building a new team, emphasizing the need for patience as players adapt and regain fitness. Spurs fell behind early and failed to recover, undermined by injuries and a lack of tactical execution. With key players still unavailable, De Zerbi's focus is on developing team chemistry moving forward.
- •Tottenham lost 3-0 away at Brentford on August 22.
- •Spurs were down 2-0 at halftime and conceded a third goal shortly after the break.
- •Roberto De Zerbi stressed the need for patience in team development.
- •Spurs missed several key players due to injuries and fitness issues.
- •De Zerbi noted the team's struggles in physical condition and tactical execution.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi doesn’t hide from Spurs’ woeful performance at Brentford in remarks to press
"RDZ didn’t mince words or provide excuses, but did suggest patience will be needed here in the early goings.
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