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Tottenham need 'blood & fight' not just to play better - de Zerbi

Roberto de Zerbi expressed frustration with his Tottenham Hotspur squad after they suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa in top-flight action. The manager emphasized that pure technical ability is not the issue, stating that his footballers must cultivate more combativeness and grit.

Demanding greater resilience from his players, De Zerbi noted that the group needs to demonstrate increased toughness in upcoming matches. He pointed directly to their collective attitude and conduct on the pitch rather than execution as the critical areas requiring immediate improvement.