Spurs' £400m Spend Fails to Fix Losing Mentality
· Sports · BBC Sport
Tottenham Hotspur's new manager Roberto De Zerbi saw his side lose 4-1 to Brentford in their first Premier League game of the season. De Zerbi has spent nearly £400 million on new players but the team's mental strength remains a concern. The Italian coach acknowledged that physical conditioning was an issue, with many players returning late from the World Cup or being new to the squad. The defeat highlighted the team's lack of resilience and basic skills. De Zerbi told BBC Sport's Match of the Day that the team did not fight in the right way and suffered from a lack of physical conditioning.
Why it matters
This loss is a setback for Tottenham Hotspur's ambitions to improve their Premier League standing. The team's mental strength and resilience will be crucial as they aim to avoid another disappointing season.
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