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Tottenham star suffers nightmare 22 minutes as Roberto De Zerbi summer decision vindicated

Roberto De Zerbi won't be questioning his transfer decision after a Tottenham player endured a nightmare during a Nations League match

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:17 AM
Tottenham star suffers nightmare 22 minutes as Roberto De Zerbi summer decision vindicated
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Morris argues Roberto De Zerbi's decision to loan out Radu Dragusin has been vindicated.
  • Dragusin was sent off after 22 minutes during Romania's 6-0 Nations League defeat to Poland.
  • The Romanian defender joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan featuring a conditional obligation to buy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Aaron Morris argues that Roberto De Zerbi's decision to loan out Radu Dragusin has been vindicated after the Tottenham defender endured a tough international appearance. Dragusin was sent off after just 22 minutes for Romania against Poland for fouling Robert Lewandowski, with Romania eventually suffering a 6-0 defeat.

Dragusin joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy based on performance criteria. Despite starting all five Serie A matches, Fiorentina sits 17th. Meanwhile, Tottenham remains winless in the Premier League under De Zerbi after five games, despite spending over £250 million on signings during the summer transfer window.

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