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Roberto De Zerbi defends Dominic Solanke while hinting at the only way Tottenham will score ‘many goals’

Roberto De Zerbi backs Dominic Solanke after his late goal against Manchester United, praising his character and leadership.

By Shehryar Edibam · To The Lane And Back

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:23 AM

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Roberto De Zerbi defended Dominic Solanke and stated Spurs will only score many goals by playing as a team.
Dominic Solanke scored a 90th-minute equalizer with a header for ten-man Tottenham against Manchester United.
De Zerbi explained he gave Solanke the captain's armband because the striker deserved it amid recent struggles.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has publicly defended striker Dominic Solanke following his 90th-minute equalizing header against Manchester United. De Zerbi praised the forward's work ethic and leadership, explaining that Solanke fully earned the captain's armband at Old Trafford despite recent goal-scoring struggles.

De Zerbi emphasized that collective teamwork and tactical belief are the only ways Tottenham will consistently score goals and win matches. The manager reiterated that individual brilliance alone cannot succeed without team unity as Spurs look to overcome a challenging start to the Premier League season.

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