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After Man Utd: De Zerbi must bench Spurs star who had his worst game yet

Tottenham Hotspur's draw against Manchester United handed Roberto De Zerbi several more problems to solve before his side's next outing.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:15 AM
After Man Utd: De Zerbi must bench Spurs star who had his worst game yet
Key Things to Know
  • Football FanCast argues Roberto De Zerbi must bench Tottenham defender Jan Paul van Hecke after drawing with Manchester United.
  • Jan Paul van Hecke struggled defensively at Old Trafford, winning just four of his 12 duels.
  • Tottenham remain winless after six Premier League games despite spending over £300m in the summer transfer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Tom Cunningham argues that Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi should bench defender Jan Paul van Hecke following a poor performance in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Despite breaking lines with his passing, Van Hecke won just four of 12 duels and struggled defensively, notably allowing Bryan Mbeumo to score.

The article highlights Tottenham's winless start after six Premier League matches despite spending over £300m in the summer. Cunningham suggests that Van Hecke, who signed for £52m from Brighton, faces losing his starting spot alongside Marcos Senesi once Micky van de Ven returns.

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