Tottenham’s goalless streak just stretched to four games, leaving them with a 0-0 draw against Everton and a manager who’s clearly had enough. Roberto De Zerbi is flat-out saying they struggle to “unblock ourselves,” and honestly, it’s hard to argue with him after watching that.
All That Cash, Still No Goals
You’d think after dropping a whopping four hundred million dollars this summer, things would be clicking. And hey, there are glimmers of hope! Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes are legit making it easier to get the ball upfield, not like the old midfield trench warfare we used to see. Plus, there’s some real verve on the flanks, and for the most part, Tottenham looked way less vulnerable defensively than the last two seasons, even with a little wobble from Antonin Kinsky. De Zerbi even joked, laughing, “In Italy I would be the best coach. Two games, two clean sheets.” They probably deserved more than just a point against Everton, considering everything that happened outside the penalty boxes.
The Blockage Is Real, And Fans Are Miffed
But here’s the kicker: Premier League matches aren’t won outside the penalty areas. That’s where it all falls apart for Tottenham. De Zerbi himself put it best, talking about “a word in Italian that literally translates, if we unblock ourselves, I think the team is extremely strong. We can score goals and we can win games.” He wasn’t pulling punches, either, saying he “came last season when the shit was like this, you know? Shit, I repeat.” He’s realistic, admitting “the improvement is not immediate. It’s not immediate to make a team.” The agony on the pitch was real, with Lucas Bergvall’s 89th-minute shot being the only real test for Jordan Pickford, and even that was basically gifted by England’s No.1. The home support is getting increasingly miffed; someone actually brought a sign that read, “Please score a goal” to the game. You know it’s bad when fans are literally begging.
This team needs to find the back of the net, and fast. The call from the stands is clear: score a goal. We all know what the Spurs fans want to see.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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