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Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs

Following a massive four hundred million pound summer spending spree that raised supporter expectations for a top four finish, Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is facing immense pressure after a sluggish start to the campaign. Despite guiding the club clear of relegation in previous years, the team has struggled following consecutive seventeenth-place finishes, poor home results, and difficulty recovering when conceding first.

With most of his squad now departing for a three-week international break, De Zerbi faces a severe test in molding numerous new arrivals into a cohesive unit before patience from the fanbase completely runs out.