Tottenham are keen to get off to a flying start under Roberto de Zerbi in the Premier League this season.
Tottenham have shown plenty of positive signs under Roberto de Zerbi during their pre-season tour this summer. The Lilywhites remained unbeaten, with the players also appearing to be in sync throughout their preparations. The style of play under the Italian tactician suggests that the North Londoners will be heavily reliant on ball possession, with the wide players playing a key role in creating meaningful openings. As a result, there is plenty to be excited about as the club enters a new era at N17 this season.
Roberto de Zerbi needs to ensure that his players hit the ground running almost immediately as the club aims to compete at the top end of the Premier League table. The ongoing injury crisis at N17 means that the Italian tactician will be without some of his key players during the opening weeks of the campaign, making it difficult for the Lilywhites to get off to a flying start in the coming days.
It is worth noting that Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie failed to feature for the North Londoners during pre-season despite returning to Hotspur Way earlier last month. On the other hand, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski have stepped up their recovery and are expected to train with the first team in the coming weeks. Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are still recovering from their ACL injuries, while Dominic Solanke injured his hamstring during the early stages of pre-season.
Tottenham face an opening day test against Brentford in the Premier League
Tottenham’s first test of the new Premier League season comes against Brentford on Sunday. The Lilywhites, despite all their ambition and activity in the transfer market, could travel to the Gtech Stadium with a depleted squad due to the ongoing injury crisis at N17. It is important that Roberto de Zerbi’s men get off to a strong start this weekend as they aim to go toe-to-toe with their rivals throughout the season.
Despite being forced to travel to West London with a depleted squad, Spurs will be expected to claim all three points against Keith Andrews’ men. A new stat shows why the Lilywhites have the upper hand against Brentford as both sides prepare to meet on Sunday. As per Gary Ward (via X), the North Londoners have never lost an away match against Brentford since the club was promoted to the first division in 2021. Spurs have drawn four times and won once during their five visits, with the most recent game finishing 0-0 at the Gtech Stadium in January.
Not only that, but there are other positive signs suggesting that Roberto de Zerbi’s men could start the season with a bang this weekend. Gary Ward also reveals that Spurs have lost just one of their last 10 opening-day matches in the Premier League, with the club boasting a record of six wins, three draws, and one defeat during that period. Their most recent opening-day loss came against Everton back in 2020, when the Lilywhites suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat on home soil.
All eyes will be on Roberto de Zerbi’s men as they look to extend these impressive records when they take on Brentford in a few days’ time. The Bees have been in fine form during pre-season, scoring goals at will against strong opposition. Their most recent friendly ended in a 7-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt. Spurs will therefore have to be at their best if they are to come away with all three points against Keith Andrews’ men on Sunday.