Spurs Beat Chelsea 2-0 in Revival Under De Zerbi — SkimNews
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- Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory at Chelsea, their first win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, moving them to 12th in the Premier League—their highest position since January 2.
- Roberto de Zerbi credited a candid team meeting before the Manchester United match for shifting the squad's spirit, saying players 'removed the masks' and rebuilt internal relationships.
- James Maddison delivered a standout performance before being substituted with a suspected groin injury, having returned from a long-term knee problem that sidelined him for nearly all of last season.
- Mathys Tel scored the decisive goal in the Chelsea win with a low finish after a driving run, earning praise from De Zerbi and marking a breakthrough moment after criticism since his £30m move from Bayern Munich.
- Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Matheus Fernandes—all summer signings—were highlighted by De Zerbi for strong performances, signaling growing cohesion in a squad rebuilt with over £300m in transfers.
- Tottenham achieved 68% possession against Chelsea, their highest in a league match since April 2025, reflecting a shift in tactical control under De Zerbi after years of instability.
Why it matters: After back-to-back 17th-place finishes and a crisis atmosphere, Tottenham’s culture shift under De Zerbi—fueled by £300m in investment and a pivotal internal meeting—is translating into on-field results, with momentum building despite lingering concerns over attacking output and Maddison’s fitness.
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