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‘The focus is solely on…’ – Roberto De Zerbi keeps it diplomatic when asked about Tottenham’s European hopes

Roberto De Zerbi has claimed that they are building something special but played down Tottenham’s European push ahead of Leeds trip.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:08 PM

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Roberto De Zerbi has downplayed Tottenham's European hopes, insisting the team must focus strictly on facing Leeds United.
Tottenham have won three straight matches against Coventry City, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace to climb to ninth place.
Spurs endured a winless and scoreless run across their first four matches of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has downplayed suggestions of a push for European qualification ahead of his team's Premier League trip to Leeds United. Despite Tottenham winning three consecutive matches against Coventry City, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace, De Zerbi emphasized that his squad is not yet ready to shift focus beyond taking the season one game at a time.

Spurs endured a difficult start to the 2026/27 campaign, failing to score or win in their first four matches before mounting a recent resurgence. De Zerbi highlighted that the team began its turnaround only recently, noting that their current priority remains solely on navigating a challenging match at Elland Road.

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