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Chris Waddle brings up Dele Alli and highlights what Tottenham are lacking

Tottenham great Chris Waddle urges Roberto De Zerbi to find a Paul Gascoigne type of No.10 to unlock teams.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:23 PM

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Chris Waddle claimed Tottenham Hotspur lack a creative No. 10 to unlock opposing defenses.
Tottenham scored only two goals across their opening five Premier League fixtures.
Tottenham lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa before the international break.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur player Chris Waddle stated that Roberto De Zerbi's side lacks a creative presence and a true playmaker to break down opposing defenses. Tottenham have scored only two goals in their first five Premier League matches, both coming as consolations in a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa.

Waddle compared the missing profile to past players such as Dele Alli, Paul Gascoigne, and Glenn Hoddle. Amid early-season goalscoring struggles, the club is reportedly targeting a top striker for the January transfer window, with Sunderland's Brian Brobbey and Freiburg's Igor Matanovic under consideration.

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