Tottenham suffers 3-0 loss to Brentford in De Zerbi's debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Tottenham, under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, faced a tough start to the season, losing 3-0 to Brentford. Goals from Lewis-Potter, Janelt, and Kayode secured the victory for Brentford, who dominated the match with 26 shots, compared to Tottenham's 9. Tottenham's struggles were evident throughout, with no shots on target in the first half and a missed penalty from Igor Thiago. De Zerbi acknowledged the team's shortcomings but emphasized the need for improvement moving forward.
- •Brentford scored three goals, dominating the match from the outset.
- •Tottenham had zero shots on target in the first half.
- •Igor Thiago missed a penalty while chasing a comeback.
- •De Zerbi called for improved fighting spirit from his players.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — 😱 Tottenham collapse under De Zerbi: 3-0 v Brentford, Kinsky howler 👎
"Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham crash badly on debut against Brentford: 3-0 thanks to goals from Lewis-Potter, Janelt and Kayode. A defeat that could have been even heavier, given that Igor Thiago miss...
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