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Roberto De Zerbi reveals his ‘next step’ for Luca Williams-Barnett at Tottenham

Roberto De Zerbi has told Luca Williams-Barnett what he should focus on next after making his Premier League bow for Tottenham Hotspur. The 18-year-old did…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Roberto De Zerbi stated Luca Williams-Barnett must learn from senior players as his next developmental step.
De Zerbi revealed he considered starting the 18-year-old attacker against Chelsea.
The Tottenham head coach emphasized that age will not dictate his lineup selections.

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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has outlined the next developmental steps for 18-year-old winger Luca Williams-Barnett following his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace. De Zerbi stated that the youngster needs to enjoy his football, work hard, and learn from experienced teammates such as James Maddison and Ben Davies.

De Zerbi emphasized that age is not a barrier to selection and revealed he previously considered starting Williams-Barnett against Chelsea. The Italian manager noted that he recognized the teenager's special talent during pre-season and confirmed he will include him in the starting lineup when the timing is right.

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