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De Zerbi says Tottenham 'not a team yet' after 3-0 loss at Brentford

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi believes his new-look side are not yet a cohesive unit after their 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their opening match. De Zerbi admitted they lacked fight and were not physically ready for the Premier League opener, despite spending over £300m on transfers. Archie Gray, Tottenham's youngest captain at 20, also said the team was outfought.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 August 2026 at 6:38

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