Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi calls for patience after goalless start

Tottenham secured their first point of the Premier League season following a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. Despite investing over £300 million in new talent during the summer, the club has failed to score in its opening three league matches. Manager Roberto de Zerbi emphasized that the team requires time to build chemistry and cohesion, explicitly noting that squad development cannot be managed like a video game. Tottenham previously suffered defeats to Brentford and Newcastle, marking their longest goal drought at the start of a top-flight campaign since 1974-75. A VAR decision to disallow a goal for Nottingham Forest prevented a third consecutive loss for the visitors. De Zerbi intends to work on the team’s final-third decision-making as his new squad continues to integrate.

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