Spurs Boss Reveals Squad Takes Personal Initiative on Training Ground to Overcome Goalscoring Difficulties.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has highlighted the exemplary work ethic within his squad, revealing that his players have been voluntarily staying behind after regular sessions at Hotspur Way to conduct extra shooting practice. Speaking about the team’s preparations ahead of recent Premier League fixtures, the Italian manager emphasized that these additional finishing drills are entirely player-driven rather than enforced by the coaching staff.
As reported by HotspurReports on X via the Telegraph, De Zerbi detailed the proactive mindset shown by the players as they strive to address North London’s early-season attacking drought. With Tottenham seeking to break a four-match goal drought in the Premier League, the squad has taken direct accountability for their output on the pitch:
“Before Saturday, before the Everton game. And I can’t say anything because the players want to work more and more. No, it’s not the coach saying: ‘Stay 30 minutes more.’ No, the players want to stay. The players want to improve. The players feel we are not winning games and we are not scoring.”
Player-Led Determination at Hotspur Way
This self-motivated attitude underscores a deep collective commitment within the dressing room to reverse their current fortunes. Despite a substantial summer rebuilding program exceeding £400 million, Tottenham have navigated a frustrating opening stretch in the domestic campaign, remaining winless and goalless across four league outings. However, De Zerbi’s comments make clear that the players are actively confronting these challenges through relentless effort on the training field.
The voluntary shooting drills form one part of De Zerbi’s comprehensive strategy to re-establish offensive momentum. In addition to extra finishing work, the head coach has introduced detailed individual video analysis to improve decision-making in the final third, alongside team dinners designed to build trust and morale.
As Spurs prepare for an intense period featuring a midweek Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool at Anfield and a Premier League clash with Aston Villa, the willingness of core attackers like Dominic Solanke, Mohammed Kudus, and Mathys Tel to put in overtime offers encouraging signs that an attacking breakthrough is on the horizon.
