Tottenham supervisor Roberto De Zerbi has blamed the membership’s Australian pre-season tour for contributing to their humiliating begin to the Premier League marketing campaign.
Spurs had been thrashed 3-0 by Brentford on Sunday, equalling their heaviest opening-round defeat of the Premier League period.
Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt put Brentford two objectives forward inside 33 minutes earlier than Michael Kayode accomplished the rout shortly after half-time.
The defeat got here regardless of Tottenham spending about $450million on a significant overhaul of their squad.
Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi had been among the many gamers introduced into the membership, whereas offers had been additionally agreed for Manchester Metropolis pair Savinho and Omar Marmoush.
De Zerbi apologised for the efficiency and admitted his new-look facet was comprehensively overwhelmed throughout the pitch.
Roberto De Zerbi linked Tottenham’s poor bodily situation to their Australian tour in late July and early August
Tottenham suffered a 3-0 loss to Brentford of their opening match of the brand new Premier League season
The Italian then pointed to Tottenham’s disrupted preparations, which included gamers returning late following the World Cup and the membership travelling to Australia.
‘We aren’t on the proper level in bodily situation for lots of causes,’ he stated.
‘The gamers, they got here late after World Cup, as a result of in Australia we couldn’t work in the best approach for the journey. To [not] take danger.
‘However [that does] not excuse our regular scenario.
‘If you end up constructing a brand new challenge, a brand new course of. I don’t need time, however now we have to move by means of these issues.’
Tottenham visited Australia throughout July and August as a part of the 2026 Sydney Tremendous Cup.
They confronted Sydney FC on July 29, successful by means of a penalty shootout, earlier than taking part in London rivals Chelsea at Accor Stadium on August 1.
De Zerbi had said that his squad was delayed forward of their Premier League opener, after Tottenham’s pleasant towards Hoffenheim.
De Zerbi apologised for the efficiency and admitted his new-look Tottenham facet was ‘not a staff but’
Tottenham confronted Sydney FC on July 29 and secured victory following a dramatic penalty shootout
He stated Spurs did not compete strongly sufficient towards Brentford, shedding too many duels, tackles and second balls.
His remarks in regards to the Australian journey divided supporters, with one fan accusing the coach of refusing to just accept duty for the defeat.
‘He received’t final lengthy. A coach takes duty,’ the supporter wrote.
‘How do you not begin the EPL in peak bodily situation? Just about simply put his workers and membership below a bus.’
Different followers defended De Zerbi and questioned the sporting worth of sending Premier League golf equipment the world over shortly earlier than a brand new season.
‘Any rational individual will perceive a staff flying the world over for a number of friendlies as they attempt to put together bodily for the hardest league on this planet isn’t best,’ one wrote.
‘It was a terrific journey for a lot of causes, however PL prep isn’t one.’
One other supporter claimed golf equipment would proceed enterprise prolonged abroad excursions due to the cash concerned.
‘TBF going to the opposite facet of the world for a few pointless friendlies wouldn’t assist your on the park efficiency,’ the fan wrote.
‘However house owners solely care about income so it received’t cease anytime quickly.’
De Zerbi insisted he retained religion in his gamers however conceded Tottenham had but to develop right into a functioning staff.
The supervisor stated new signings couldn’t instantly produce the connections, spirit and taking part in identification required to compete within the Premier League.
