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Spurs boss banned for Town clash – here’s what he won’t be able to do…

Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi will serve a touchline ban against Ipswich Town after the international break.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:16 PM
Spurs boss banned for Town clash – here’s what he won’t be able to do…
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is banned from the touchline for the upcoming match against Ipswich Town.
  • De Zerbi triggered the suspension after receiving his third yellow card of the season against Leeds United.
  • The manager remains permitted to give pre-match and half-time team talks and communicate remotely from the stands.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi will serve a touchline ban when his team faces Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 21. De Zerbi received his third yellow card of the season during a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United, triggering the suspension following earlier bookings against Everton and Chelsea.

Under the rules of the ban, De Zerbi cannot enter the pitch, sit in the dugout, or give direct touchline instructions. However, he may conduct team talks, watch from the stands, communicate via phone or runners, and participate in media duties, while assistant managers Andreas Georgson, Bruno Saltor, and Andrew Crofts oversee the touchline.

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