De Zerbi Slams 'Not a Team' Spurs After Humiliating Brentford Defeat!

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi didn't mince words after his team suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat away to Brentford in their Premier League opener. De Zerbi declared that his squad is "not a team" yet, a stark assessment following a performance that saw Brentford comfortably outclass the North Londoners. This rough start comes despite expectations for Spurs to push on this season, with significant summer spending anticipated.

De Zerbi pointed to several issues, stating, "We are not in the right physical condition for a lot of reasons." He elaborated that some players returned late from the World Cup, and the pre-season tour of Australia wasn't ideal for proper preparation. However, he quickly added that these are "not excuses" but rather a "normal situation when building a new project." The manager stressed that the team needs to "pass through these problems" as they work towards becoming a cohesive unit.

Despite the challenging start, De Zerbi affirmed his confidence in his players, the club, and himself. He emphasized the need for rapid improvement, particularly in fighting spirit and on-field duels. "We could fight stronger than we did today," he noted, highlighting how Spurs lost too many duels, arrived second in second balls, and failed to win a single tackle. This lack of aggression and collective effort was a clear point of frustration.

The match saw five players make their debuts for Spurs: Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali. While the club is reportedly close to strengthening its attack further with Omar Marmoush and Savinho, De Zerbi's immediate focus is on fostering a collective spirit and improving foundational aspects of play. He acknowledged that there are "steps to become better" and a significant amount of work ahead to truly become a competitive team.

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