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‘Too much’ – Roberto De Zerbi reveals what he told his Tottenham players at halftime

Tottenham Hotspur secured a commanding 2-0 win against Chelsea to make it two successive Premier League wins for the first time under Roberto De Zerbi this season. The Lilywhites dominated proceedings at Stamford Bridge and deservedly came away with three…

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:55 AM

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Roberto De Zerbi told Tottenham players at halftime to break the balance and create more scoring chances.
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge after a scoreless first half.
A Mike Penders own goal and a Mathys Tel solo effort secured the victory for Tottenham.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi revealed he urged his squad at halftime to break the deadlock and create more chances against Chelsea. Despite playing well, the match remained scoreless at the break, prompting the Italian tactician to call for a sharper mentality.

Tottenham responded with a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of an own goal from Mike Penders and a solo strike by Mathys Tel. The result marked Tottenham's second consecutive Premier League victory and brought their tally to seven points from their last three matches.

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‘Too much’ – Roberto De Zerbi reveals what he told his Tottenham players at halftime

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