Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are not functioning “as a team” and points to specific players as examples of where things are not yet where he wants them. He also discusses squad integration after several summer signings.
Both outlets report that De Zerbi gives debuts to five of Tottenham’s six summer recruits, indicating he is actively rotating and testing new arrivals. He singles out Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Sandro Tonali, saying they are “not in the best physical condition.”
In context, the comments reflect De Zerbi’s assessment of match readiness and the ongoing adjustment period for new players within the group. While the reporting focuses on his overall team assessment and the three players’ physical state, both sources present the same core details: the number of recruits receiving debuts and the specific fitness concerns he raises, without additional contrasting claims.
