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De Zerbi rips into Spurs players after Villa defeat: ‘Disappointed, sad and frustrated’

The Guardian Australia (Sport)
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  • Tottenham lose 3-2 at home with two late consolations.
  • The Italian headed straight down the tunnel at full time, but was once again forced to endure boos as Tottenham went into the three-week international break without a Premier League victory to their name and just two points on the board.
  • De Zerbi said his players had been prepped to deal with the Villa goalkeeper’s clearances, but had switched off.
  • For Unai Emery, a first Premier League victory of the season was to serve as a reminder to his players of the style of play that has resulted in success for Villa in recent seasons.

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Tottenham lose 3-2 at home with two late consolations. De Zerbi said his players had been prepped to deal with the Villa goalkeeper’s clearances, but had switched off.

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Tottenham lose 3-2 at home with two late consolations.

Roberto De Zerbi criticized his failing Tottenham team after their 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa, saying “we can’t lose the game in this way”. The Italian headed straight down the tunnel at full time, but was once again forced to endure boos as Tottenham went into the three-week international break without a Premier League victory to their name and just two points on the board.

De Zerbi criticised his team’s mentality, but also the physical condition of his players, and said the substitute Mohammed Kudus had disrupted the balance of his team.

Jackson scored in the 67th minute after latching on to a long kick by the Zion Suzuki. De Zerbi said his players had been prepped to deal with the Villa goalkeeper’s clearances, but had switched off.

With players now heading out to play for their national sides, De Zerbi said he had left them with no parting message.

For Unai Emery, a first Premier League victory of the season was to serve as a reminder to his players of the style of play that has resulted in success for Villa in recent seasons.

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