De Zerbi: Tottenham 'suffered enough' after Chelsea win
Tottenham won 0-2 at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on Saturday. Roberto De Zerbi believes his team 'suffered enough' against the Blues and now wants to 'change the club's history'.
Roberto De Zerbi insists Tottenham "suffered enough" at Stamford Bridge after the Spurs' win over Chelsea on Saturday. The London side won 0-2 on the Blues' turf, a performance described as historic by several media outlets. It is Tottenham's second Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, according to The Independent. De Zerbi's players have now secured a second consecutive win after a difficult start to the season, reports Voetbal International.
Additional motivation
Before the match, Roberto De Zerbi had already mentioned his team's poor record against Chelsea. He saw it as "additional motivation", reports L'Équipe. Tottenham had won only one of their last 41 matches at Stamford Bridge, notes The Independent. The Italian coach had also addressed this topic before the match, indicates TuttoMercatoWeb.
Changing the club's history
After the victory, the coach was enthusiastic about his team's ambition. He wants to "change Tottenham's history", highlights Foot Mercato. This desire is echoed by TuttoMercatoWeb, which mentions comments about the latter part of the club's history. L'Équipe and The Independent also report his statements on this success.
A secret meeting behind the revival
According to the Evening Standard, Roberto De Zerbi reportedly revealed he held a secret meeting with his squad, which helped turn things around. That moment allegedly preceded the run of two consecutive wins. The Italian coach also reserved special praise for a summer signing, although the name was not specified in the sources available.
The London derby was shaping up to be a tricky appointment for Tottenham, who have faced numerous difficulties against Chelsea in recent years, TuttoMercatoWeb noted before the match. This win allows the Spurs to confirm their resurgence in form.
