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Roberto De Zerbi urges Tottenham to use poor Stamford Bridge record as motivation against Chelsea

Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to use their poor record at Stamford Bridge as motivation when they take to the…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 2:23 PM
Roberto De Zerbi urges Tottenham to use poor Stamford Bridge record as motivation against Chelsea
Key Things to Know
  • Roberto De Zerbi urged Tottenham to use their poor Stamford Bridge record as motivation against Chelsea.
  • Tottenham have won only once in 34 Premier League matches away against Chelsea.
  • Spurs recently secured their first league win of the season by defeating Coventry City 3-1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has urged his squad to use their dismal historical record at Stamford Bridge as added motivation ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea. Spurs head into the fixture following a 3-1 victory over Coventry City, which marked their first league win of the campaign after going winless in their opening six matches.

Tottenham have managed just one win in 34 Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge, a 3-1 victory that occurred eight years ago. Despite the daunting historical record, De Zerbi emphasized that his players possess the necessary quality to secure a result, noting that past struggles should provide the team with extra energy and determination.

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