De Zerbi’s Tottenham hit rock bottom as coach grants unusual week‑long break

Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League with just two points from five matches, having scored only twice—both in a losing effort against Aston Villa. With a three‑week international break ahead, Roberto De Zerbi has chosen an unconventional response to the crisis. According to Telefootball, the Italian coach will give his players seven days completely free from training, a plan agreed long before the scale of the team’s struggles became clear. His position is now under scrutiny, with zero league wins and growing frustration among supporters.

Despite a £500 million investment that brought in players such as Tonali and Marmoush, Spurs’ new arrivals have yet to deliver goals. The club’s slump stretches back to last season, when De Zerbi narrowly avoided relegation. The break may offer a chance to reset, with internationals away and the remaining squad granted time to decompress. Whether the pause proves beneficial will be judged only on the pitch.