Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi faces pressure after two league losses

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi faces pressure after two league losses
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Tottenham currently sits 20th in the Premier League after losing its first two matches of the season without scoring a goal. Manager Roberto de Zerbi stated he is not angry and remains calm despite the team's slow start. The club invested over £300m in new players during the summer window following a season where they participated in the Champions League. Former goalkeeper Joe Hart noted that the team appears to be second-guessing its actions on the pitch. While Newcastle under manager Matthias Jaissle has demonstrated clear tactical progression, observers suggest Tottenham's new squad continues to struggle with integration under pressure. The team must now find a way to settle its roster quickly as the Premier League schedule continues.

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  • Tottenham has lost two consecutive Premier League matches.
  • The club currently sits in 20th place with zero goals scored.
  • Roberto de Zerbi spent over £300m on player recruitment this summer.
  • Joe Hart observed that the current squad struggles with consistency and tactical clarity.
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Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi said he was "not angry" and there was "no panic" after his side's second loss in two games - but it was a depressingly familiar story for the club's fans. With more than £300m spent in the summer, Spurs fans were expecting a push to get back into Europe, having won the Europa League two seasons ago and been in the last 16 of the Champions League in March. Instead, in the Premier League it is played two, lost two, scored none, 20th out of 20.

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