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Tottenham expert questions Roberto De Zerbi’s ‘strange’ decision during the international break

John Wenham calls Roberto De Zerbi decision to give non-international Tottenham players a week off “baffling” amid Spurs’ poor start.

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 11:25 PM
Tottenham expert questions Roberto De Zerbi’s ‘strange’ decision during the international break
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi granted non-international players a week off during the international break.
  • Spurs sit 20th in the Premier League table after two draws and three defeats in five matches.
  • Senior figures James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, and Dominic Solanke were among those given time away.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur expert John Wenham has questioned manager Roberto De Zerbi's decision to grant non-international players a week off during the international break. Spurs currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table in 20th place after recording two draws and three defeats in their opening five matches.

With only nine squad members away on national team duty, senior players including James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, and Dominic Solanke were given time off instead of taking part in extra training sessions. Wenham criticized the move, noting concerns over squad sharpness ahead of upcoming fixtures against Manchester United and Coventry City.

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