De Zerbi: Spurs need time after failing to score in first three games

Tottenham Hotspur have gone the first three Premier League fixtures without finding the back of the net, a drought that has raised questions about the club’s recent investment in new players. The Gunners opened the season with a 2‑1 loss to Liverpool, a 1‑0 defeat to Crystal Palace and a 1‑1 draw with Southampton, leaving them without a goal in 270 minutes of league action.

Manager Roberto de Zerbi, who took charge after a costly summer transfer window, acknowledged that the squad will need time to gel. “We have a very expensive squad, and it will take time to build a team,” he said in a post‑match interview. De Zerbi added that the club’s focus remains on developing a cohesive unit that can compete at the highest level, while also noting that the early goal‑scoring struggles are part of the growing pains of a side undergoing significant change.

The club’s leadership and supporters are now watching how quickly the new players can adapt to Premier League demands. While the goal drought is a concern, de Zerbi’s remarks suggest that the club’s strategy is to prioritize long‑term stability over immediate results, hoping that the assembled talent will eventually translate into consistent performance.