Roberto De Zerbi gives Tottenham’s non-international players a week off despite concerns over fitness and fatigue ahead of Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has granted a full week off to non-international players during the international break. The decision follows consecutive defeats to Newcastle and Aston Villa, which have left Tottenham sitting 20th in the Premier League table and winless through their first five matches of the 2026/27 season.
The time off comes despite De Zerbi and defender Jan Paul van Hecke repeatedly highlighting energy drops and stamina issues during second halves. Rather than scheduling an intensive conditioning camp at Hotspur Way, the Italian coach appears to be prioritizing a mental reset for a squad he recently described as fragile.
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