The Portuguese midfielder says Tottenham are taking things one game at a time as Roberto De Zerbi looks to lead the club back up the Premier League table.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mateus Fernandes has affirmed that his attention is fully committed to Spurs, echoing head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s belief that the club can engineer a major turnaround after back-to-back disappointing campaigns.
In an interview with Football London, the Portuguese international outlined the collective ambition inside the dressing room, pointing to De Zerbi’s conviction that Tottenham can climb from two consecutive 17th-place finishes to challenging near the top of the Premier League in a season unburdened by European fixtures.
While the ambition to mount a title challenge is clear within the squad, Fernandes emphasized that success in English football requires steady execution and relentless focus rather than getting ahead of themselves.
Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of the competition, Fernandes explained:
“We know everything can happen in the Premier League. Every match, it’s very difficult. We’re trying to look for the principles, day by day, game by game.”
The midfielder noted that mastering De Zerbi’s tactical principles during daily training sessions will form the foundation for Tottenham’s performance levels once competitive matches begin.
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Without the distraction and physical strain of European midweek games, De Zerbi and his staff have uninterrupted micro-cycles throughout the week to drill tactical details, build physical conditioning, and establish squad cohesion.
In addition to the extra training time, Fernandes highlighted the quality brought in through summer recruitment as a crucial factor in raising the team’s overall ceiling:
“Of course we have players that improve the team as well and we go day by day, step by step. We will see.”
By coupling high-caliber additions with De Zerbi’s intense tactical framework, Tottenham aim to transform their trajectory. Fernandes’ pragmatic yet determined outlook reflects a squad focused on proving themselves on the pitch and rebuilding Tottenham into a genuine force in the Premier League.