Roberto De Zerbi reveals honest Tottenham squad talks before recent turnaround

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi revealed that an honest squad discussion before their draw at Manchester United sparked the team's recent turnaround. Writing in his official matchday programme column ahead of facing Crystal Palace, De Zerbi noted a re-energised mentality and growing team spirit following the meeting. Spurs had previously failed to win any of their opening six Premier League matches.

Tottenham subsequently followed the Old Trafford draw with consecutive league victories against Coventry City and Chelsea, including a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge. While attention had centered on a recent training camp in Marbella, De Zerbi emphasized that the squad's cultural and mental shift began prior to traveling to Spain.