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Roberto De Zerbi paid a steep price for a foolish cause

Tottenham Hotspur followed up three straight victories with a horrendous showing at Elland Road, losing 1-0 to a Leeds United side that had lost 2-0 to AFC Bour…

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Joe Soriano argues Roberto De Zerbi made critical tactical errors in Tottenham's 1-0 loss to Leeds United.
Leeds United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Elland Road.
The writer claims De Zerbi erred by rushing Pedro Porro into the lineup instead of resting him.

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Writer Joe Soriano criticizes manager Roberto De Zerbi after Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road. Soriano argues that De Zerbi made a major tactical error by setting up an overly defensive lineup that failed to create chances, especially with James Maddison unavailable due to injury.

The writer claims De Zerbi mistakenly shoehorned an unready Pedro Porro into the starting lineup at right back instead of resting him. Soriano argues this decision pushed Archie Gray into an ineffective midfield role alongside Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, ultimately isolating the Tottenham attack.

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