Roberto De Zerbi has urged patience at Tottenham after his side failed to find the net in any of their opening three Premier League matches this season, according to BBC News.
Spurs have invested heavily in the squad, but the Italian manager insists results won't come overnight simply because money has been spent. "It's not Football Manager," De Zerbi said, stressing that assembling individual talent into a cohesive, functioning team takes time and cannot be rushed regardless of transfer outlay.
The comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Tottenham's goalless start, with supporters and pundits questioning why a squad boasting significant financial backing is struggling to convert performances into goals. De Zerbi's message appears aimed at managing expectations early in his tenure, framing the current struggles as part of a longer-term rebuilding process rather than a crisis.
While BBC News did not detail specific tactical issues behind the goal drought, De Zerbi's remarks suggest he views the situation as a matter of developing understanding and cohesion among his players rather than a fundamental flaw in the squad he inherited.