De Zerbi apologises as goal‑shy Spurs extend drought in Everton stalemate

Tottenham’s goal drought stretched to four Premier League games as Saturday’s 0‑0 draw with Everton triggered boos at the final whistle and prompted Roberto De Zerbi to apologise to supporters. Spurs have yet to score in the league this season, despite spending more than £300 million on ten summer signings, and sit just above the relegation zone with two draws and two defeats. De Zerbi said he understood the fans’ anger but insisted the team are still in a rebuilding phase, noting that the first 30 minutes were encouraging before fatigue set in.

He admitted Tottenham lacked composure in the final third, highlighting that the team entered the box 74 times but failed to convert their dominance into clear chances. Confidence also dipped as the match wore on, with the tense atmosphere affecting players. Spurs avoided relegation only on the final day last season, and their early struggles underline how fragile the project remains.