‘Not good enough’ – De Zerbi admits Tottenham player is struggling for confidence

Tottenham head into the international break in the Premier League relegation zone after their 3-2 home defeat against Aston Villa. Roberto De Zerbi’s side started well and should have scored, while they also had a goal ruled out for offside.…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 2:50 PM
‘Not good enough’ – De Zerbi admits Tottenham player is struggling for confidence
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham Hotspur fell into the Premier League relegation zone after a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa.
  • Manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted striker Dom Solanke is struggling with his physical condition and confidence.
  • Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and Emi Buendia scored for Aston Villa to secure the victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that striker Dom Solanke is struggling for confidence following the team's 3-2 home defeat against Aston Villa. The loss leaves Tottenham in the Premier League relegation zone. Solanke started in attack alongside Savio and Omar Marmoush but struggled to make an impact before being defended by his manager after the match.

De Zerbi stated that Solanke's physical condition is currently not good enough and acknowledged his lack of confidence. However, the manager reiterated his support for the England international, emphasizing that Solanke remains a key player who needs to improve. Aston Villa secured the win with goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and Emi Buendia, while Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke scored late consolation goals for Tottenham.

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