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Injuries, team changes and arduous tours – why Tottenham are misfiring | Andrew Beasley

Spurs are getting into attacking areas but failing to make or take chances as Roberto De Zerbi tries to forge a settled sideTottenham have failed to score in their opening four league games for the first time. Two decades have…

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 10:54 AM
Injuries, team changes and arduous tours – why Tottenham are misfiring | Andrew Beasley
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four Premier League matches of the season.
  • Manager Roberto De Zerbi has made 12 starting lineup changes in the first four league games.
  • Richarlison has been omitted from Tottenham's Premier League squad despite leading in goal contributions last season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur have failed to score in their opening four Premier League matches of the 2026-27 season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is struggling to forge a settled side due to high player turnover, injuries, and a young squad. Only four players who played at least half of the league minutes last season have featured in the current campaign.

Richarlison, who led the team in goal contributions last season, has been omitted from the Premier League squad. Additionally, De Zerbi has made 12 changes to his starting lineups across the first four games, which is more than any other manager in the division.

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