Xabi Alonso and Chelsea went on a real bang at Stamford Bridge. Roberto de Zerbi and Tottenham came from one point at Old Trafford after an injury time goal and a win against Coventry, confidence is growing. This was before the city derby against Chelsea.
2-0 win for Tottenham with goals from Penders and Tel. It is also part of the story that Cole Palmer picked up two yellow and red cards ten minutes before the end, but no one should take away from Tottenham’s strong win in front of a sloppy crowd of Chelsea supporters.
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Tottenham have flopped badly in the last two Premier League seasons, finishing 17th twice. Roberto de Zerbi is convinced this time is over.
“I think we deserved to win. The players have worked very well and prepared the game well. This morning, yesterday and all of last week. The quality of the players is really clear. I am happy with the mentality of the players. We have to change the last chapters of the club’s history and we have to continue like this,” Roberto de Zerbi began.
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Who knows a lot goes back on the players’ self-confidence.
“It’s important that the players believe more in themselves, because the quality is really good. We are happy for the fans, because we know what it means for them to beat Chelsea, but also for the club. The club has suffered in recent years, as have the fans, but they believe in this project and this group,” says Roberto de Zerbi.
The turning point.
