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Roberto De Zerbi’s fatal flaw has cost Tottenham again
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In Short: Tottenham's new manager Roberto De Zerbi faces criticism as the team struggles to start the season, with young players like Luca Williams-Barnett left out and key forwards like Richarlison benched.
Tottenham's new manager Roberto De Zerbi is under pressure after the team's slow start to the season, with young players like Luca Williams-Barnett being left out of matches and key forwards like Richarlison being benched.
According to reports, De Zerbi's decision to freeze out young talent and rely on established players has backfired, leading to an unedifying spectacle that is hurting the team more than it is addressing dressing room issues.
De Zerbi's strategy was initially seen as a masterstroke, but the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool and the team's poor performance against Dinamo Zagreb have highlighted the flaws in his approach.
The Brazil international Richarlison, who joined Tottenham from Everton in 2022 and scored 11 league goals last season, was left out of Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad last week, a move that has drawn criticism.
Reports suggest that Richarlison's proposed move to Vasco da Gama has fallen through, and he is expected to remain at Tottenham until January. However, his absence from the squad has raised questions about De Zerbi's strategic decisions.
The determination to freeze out young players like Williams-Barnett might have looked like a smart move, but it has not translated into on-field success. The empty chair at the top of Tottenham's table is a stark reminder of the team's struggles under De Zerbi's management.
What's confirmed
- Tottenham's new manager Roberto De Zerbi is under pressure after the team's slow start to the season, with young players like Luca Williams-Barnett being left out of matches and key forwards like Richarlison being benched.
- According to reports, De Zerbi's decision to freeze out young talent and rely on established players has backfired, leading to an unedifying spectacle that is hurting the team more than it is addressing dressing room issues.
- De Zerbi's strategy was initially seen as a masterstroke, but the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool and the team's poor performance against Dinamo Zagreb have highlighted the flaws in his approach.
- The Brazil international Richarlison, who joined Tottenham from Everton in 2022 and scored 11 league goals last season, was left out of Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad last week, a move that has drawn criticism.
- Reports suggest that Richarlison's proposed move to Vasco da Gama has fallen through, and he is expected to remain at Tottenham until January. However, his absence from the squad has raised questions about De Zerbi's strategic decisions.
- The determination to freeze out young players like Williams-Barnett might have looked like a smart move, but it has not translated into on-field success. The empty chair at the top of Tottenham's table is a stark reminder of the team's struggles under De Zerbi's management.
What's still developing
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- 1B: On that note, he's one of 33 players to hit the 3,000-hit mark.
- 2A: Clemente was part of the Pirates' 1960 and 1971 World Series triumphs.
- 2B: Clemente led the National League in hits twice: in 1964 and 1967.
- 2C: His career 95 wins above replacement are second in Pirates history and 37th in MLB altogether.
- 3: Clemente is third in Pirates history with 1,416 runs scored, 1,305 RBIs, 440 doubles and 166 triples.
- 4: He led the NL in batting average in four seasons: 1961, 1964, 1965 and 1967.