Spurs bottom after £300m spend, De Zerbi insists no panic
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- Tottenham lost 2-0 to Newcastle, leaving them 20th in the Premier League after two games played, two lost, and zero goals scored, despite over £300m spent on new signings in the summer.
- Roberto de Zerbi said he was 'not angry' and there was 'no panic', asserting he knows 'where we are going and what the plan is', even as fans exited early in frustration.
- Newcastle scored both goals from their only attempts on target, while Tottenham failed to convert any of their 17 shots, including six on goal, highlighting a lack of clinical edge.
- Joe Hart criticized Tottenham’s unclear identity, contrasting it with Newcastle’s visible cohesion under new manager Matthias Jaissle despite greater upheaval over the summer.
- Rob Green noted Tottenham’s persistent lack of invention and creation, warning that performances like this indicate deeper issues requiring not just talent but strong character to overcome.
- De Zerbi confirmed he still seeks one more player before the window closes and addressed potential exits, saying players wanting to leave must bring an 'economic solution' to the club.
Why it matters: Tottenham invested £300m to avoid relegation fears, but now sit last with no goals scored—undermining confidence in both squad quality and De Zerbi’s integration plan. The slow start risks fan support erosion and increases pressure on a manager who has only months to prove his project works.
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