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Tottenham ban imposed before Coventry City but Roberto De Zerbi insists ‘no military rules’

Spurs spent more than £380m on new signings this summer but will start Monday's home fixture with Coventry City at the bottom of the Premier League

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:50 AM
Tottenham ban imposed before Coventry City but Roberto De Zerbi insists ‘no military rules’
Key Things to Know
  • Roberto De Zerbi banned mobile phones during meals during Tottenham's training camp in Marbella.
  • De Zerbi insisted there were no military rules, allowing players independent freedom outside team sessions.
  • Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League with zero wins from six games ahead of facing Coventry City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi implemented a phone ban during mealtimes on a warm-weather training trip to Marbella ahead of their match against Coventry City. Despite entering Monday's match winless in their opening six Premier League games, De Zerbi emphasized there were no military rules and players retained independent freedom outside team meetings.

The manager organized the trip alongside club executives to build team cohesion following a summer where Spurs spent over £380 million on 10 new signings. On the injury front, De Zerbi confirmed James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski were present and available, while Xavi Simons remains sidelined with an ACL injury.

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