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Alan Shearer finds one Roberto De Zerbi excuse ‘tough to understand’ amid Tottenham woes

Alan Shearer has fired a warning at Roberto De Zerbi ahead of Tottenham’s clash against Aston Villa on Saturday. Tottenham’s poor start to the season…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 9:00 AM
Alan Shearer finds one Roberto De Zerbi excuse ‘tough to understand’ amid Tottenham woes
Key Things to Know
  • Alan Shearer warned Roberto De Zerbi that Tottenham's owners will expect a return on their summer investment.
  • Tottenham Hotspur signed 10 new players during a massive summer squad rebuild under De Zerbi.
  • Spurs have struggled at the start of the season and are still waiting for their first Premier League goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alan Shearer has issued a warning to Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi ahead of the club's Premier League match against Aston Villa. Tottenham have endured a difficult start to the season and are still searching for their first Premier League goal. The poor run of form follows a massive summer squad rebuild where the club signed 10 new players.

Shearer stated that Tottenham paid over the top for several summer signings that De Zerbi specifically requested. The pundit also questioned De Zerbi's comments regarding player fitness and warned that the club's hierarchy will expect a return on their significant financial investment soon.

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