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Tottenham manager De Zerbi pleased with pre-season progress after Chelsea win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:22 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Tottenham manager De Zerbi pleased with pre-season progress after Chelsea win

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed satisfaction with his team's pre-season performances, returning to London unbeaten after a 2-1 victory against Chelsea in Sydney. Spurs also defeated Auckland FC 2-0 and had a shootout victory over Sydney FC. De Zerbi emphasized the positive development during their training in New Zealand and Australia while preparing for the upcoming Premier League season. He highlighted the contributions from both new signings and young players, as well as the need for continued improvement ahead of their opening match against Brentford on August 22.

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Status Watch

•Tottenham is unbeaten in three pre-season matches.
•Roberto De Zerbi highlights progress with both new and young players.
•Richarlison scored the winner against Chelsea in the 90th minute.
•Spurs will play friendlies against TSG Hoffenheim before the season starts.
•The Premier League campaign begins for Spurs on August 22 against Brentford.

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1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Tottenham manager De Zerbi 'happy' with pre-season progress

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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was "happy for a lot of things" as they return to London unbeaten in three pre-season games after a 2-1 win over Chelsea in Sydney."I'm happy for a lot of things.
— Yahoo Sports

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