How Roberto De Zerbi hopes abysmal Tottenham record will help end Stamford Bridge hoodoo

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi believes his team's poor away record against Chelsea should serve as extra motivation rather than a burden ahead of Saturday's clash at Stamford Bridge. Spurs travel to west London seeking their first victory there in eight years, having secured just one win in their last 41 visits in all competitions. Despite Tottenham entering the match with only one league win this season, De Zerbi remains optimistic about changing the narrative.

De Zerbi emphasized that neither he nor the heavily overhauled squad should be defined by the club's past derby struggles. Tottenham brought in 10 new signings during a summer transfer spend exceeding £300 million following last season's difficulties. The manager urged his new-look side to embrace the challenge, display strong team unity, and write their own history against a high-quality Chelsea opponent.