Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs

BBC News Thursday 24 September 2026, 05:37 UTC 1 min read

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BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with his players to build a proper team.

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Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs

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