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Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi — Tottenham manager navigating relegation battle and significant summer spending amid poor league form.

2026-04-242026-09-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    United return to action with a home game against bottom-of-the-table Tottenham on October 10, with Carrick and Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi both desperate for a win that would turn the tide.

    Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
  3. Citizen Digital

    "We played well in the first half, we didn't score, but (we are) too fragile," said Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi.

    Arsenal thrashed by Brighton to end perfect league start
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi By AFP September 19, 2026 12:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski (L) runs away from Crystal Palace's Englis

    Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi
  5. Citizen Digital

    "It's all about what you do next and dealing with the moments, and the ups and downs." Marmoush wants Spurs to stick together Without a win or even a goal in the league this season, Roberto De Zerbi's expensively rebuilt Tottenham are back in familiar territory.

    Man Utd misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat
  6. Citizen Digital

    Richarlison not in Spurs League Cup squad: De Zerbi By AFP September 14, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian striker Richarlison (L) celebrates after scoring his team's

    Richarlison not in Spurs League Cup squad: De Zerbi
  7. Citizen Digital

    De Zerbi apologises to fans after Spurs' stalemate extends goal drought By AFP September 13, 2026 11:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi looks on durin

    De Zerbi apologises to fans after Spurs' stalemate extends goal drought
  8. Citizen Digital

    Big-spending Spurs must make better attacking decisions, says De Zerbi By AFP September 06, 2026 07:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi reacts during t

    Big-spending Spurs must make better attacking decisions, says De Zerbi
  9. Citizen Digital

    Richarlison decided Spurs exile himself, claims De Zerbi By AFP September 04, 2026 08:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Brazilian striker Richarlison (L) celebrates after scoring his te

    Richarlison decided Spurs exile himself, claims De Zerbi
  10. Citizen Digital

    Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi, speaking following a 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle on Saturday, insisted Richarlison had "said too many times he wants to leave" and could bid farewell to the London club before the summer transfer window closed.

    Richarlison omitted from Tottenham's Premier League squad
  11. August 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles By AFP August 30, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham's head coach Roberto De Zerbi (L) looks on during the Sydney Super Cup football match

    'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles

Sunday 20 September

  1. Man Utd draws with Fulham; Carrick under mounting pressure

    Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but pressure mounts on boss Michael Carrick after a lacklustre display. United have one win in five Premier League matches and trail Manchester City by ten points.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 19 September

  1. Arsenal loses unbeaten start with 3-0 Brighton defeat

    Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kulusevski's return from injury will boost troubled Spurs

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi hopes Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski's return from a knee injury sustained in May 2025 will provide a lift for his team. Kulusevski returned to full training this week and should make his comeback after the international break, though he is not ready to face Aston Villa on Saturday.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 18 September

  1. Premier League weekend: Carrick under pressure, Spurs seek first goal

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Richarlison excluded from Spurs' League Cup squad despite eligibility

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Brazilian striker Richarlison will not feature in the club's League Cup tie at Liverpool on Tuesday, despite being eligible to play in the competition after being left out of the Premier League squad list.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 13 September

  1. De Zerbi apologises after Tottenham's goalless draw with Everton

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised to fans after a 0-0 draw against Everton left the team without a goal in four Premier League matches this season.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. Tottenham must improve attacking decisions, De Zerbi says

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side must make better decisions in the final third after failing to score for a third consecutive Premier League game in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Despite spending over £300 million on new signings, the club has shown little improvement and narrowly avoided relegation last season.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. De Zerbi says Richarlison chose to leave Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison initiated his own departure after being left out of the club's Premier League squad. The Brazilian striker's proposed return to Everton reportedly collapsed over wage demands, and he cannot feature for Tottenham in the Premier League until at least January.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham leaves Richarlison out of Premier League squad

    Richarlison has been omitted from Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad, with manager Roberto De Zerbi citing the Brazilian striker's repeated statements about wanting to leave. Proposed talks for a return to Everton stalled before the English transfer deadline, though other transfer windows remain open.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. De Zerbi vows no panic despite Tottenham's worst start in 52 years

    Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle but said he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years. The side conceded twice in the second half, extending their dismal opening to the Premier League campaign after a 3-0 loss at Brentford.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. De Zerbi seeks final Tottenham signing before transfer deadline

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more major signing to complete a transfer window in which he has already spent approaching £300 million, following the arrivals of Brazil winger Savio (£85 million) and Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 23 August

  1. Tottenham lose 3-0 to Brentford in dismal Premier League opener

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised for his side's 3-0 defeat at Brentford, saying his players did not fight hard enough. The loss marked Tottenham's joint-heaviest opening day defeat in the Premier League era, despite the club spending over £200 million in the transfer window.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 22 August

  1. De Zerbi says Tottenham spending essential to avoid relegation

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended the club's spending spree of over £200 million in the close-season, saying it was vital to prevent a repeat of last season's relegation battle that he resolved on the final day.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Spurs agree deal to sign Manchester City's Savinho

    Tottenham have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million, with an extra £10 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian was a long-term target for Tottenham, who failed to sign him during the 2025-26 campaign.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Tottenham in talks with Man City for Savinho, Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, according to British media reports. Savinho made just seven Premier League starts last season, while Marmoush fell out of favour under former manager Pep Guardiola.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. De Zerbi: mentality crucial for Spurs Premier League revival

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said restoring the team's spirit and mentality would be crucial to their revival after two seasons spent near the bottom of the Premier League table. He added that recruitment alone would not be enough for long-term success, with Spurs having signed seven players during the summer window.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Alonso welcomes Mudryk back after doping ban appeal cleared

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed when he rejoins the club this week, following the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency's resolution of his appeal against a four-year doping suspension. Mudryk was suspended after failing a 2024 drug test revealing a low concentration of meldonium.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. De Zerbi unsure whether Richarlison will remain at Spurs

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi said the Brazilian forward Richarlison "sometimes" wants to leave, while the 29-year-old has recently scored in pre-season matches against Chelsea and Auckland FC.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Tottenham manager De Zerbi pleased with unbeaten preseason tour

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was "happy for a lot of things" as the team returned to London unbeaten in three pre-season games, including a 2-1 win over Chelsea in Sydney. De Zerbi spent more than a week in New Zealand and Australia with his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Mudryk cleared after doping appeal, rejoins Chelsea in Hong Kong

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, cleared on Friday after winning his appeal against a four-year doping ban for testing positive for meldonium, will rejoin the club this week in Hong Kong for their pre-season tour, though his reintegration will be a slow process.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. De Zerbi uncertain whether Richarlison will remain at Spurs

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi expressed uncertainty about Brazilian forward Richarlison's future at the club, saying the 29-year-old "sometimes" wants to leave, though De Zerbi praised his attitude and importance to the team.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs but cannot guarantee starting role

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he wants midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at the club, but cannot guarantee him a starting position. The 20-year-old Sweden World Cup player reportedly wants to leave amid interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, with his prospects uncertain after Tottenham's signings of Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. De Zerbi seeks soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called for "soul and passion" from his squad as the club rebuilds after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The Spurs have made several summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and players such as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. De Zerbi demands soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his squad to play with "soul and passion" as the club rebuilds following a narrow Premier League escape, finishing 17th. Spurs have made aggressive summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi, and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Tottenham sign Dubravka as fourth summer signing

    Tottenham signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley, his arrival expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club. Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham signs Dubravka as goalkeeper cover this summer

    Tottenham signed experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley as part of an off-season rebuild, with the move expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club and return to Italy.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. De Zerbi's passion saved Spurs from relegation, says Maddison

    Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised manager Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from relegation. Tottenham sealed survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, while West Ham were relegated to the Championship instead.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. De Zerbi urges Spurs to fight relegation battle with passion

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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